How To Fix WU838 - Enter either plant or price list

WU838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Enter either plant or price list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU838 - Enter either plant or price list ?

  The SAP error message WU838 ("Enter either plant or price list") typically occurs in the context of pricing or sales order processing when the system requires either a plant or a price list to be specified, but neither has been provided. This error is common in transactions related to sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The user did not enter a plant code in the relevant field, which is necessary for determining pricing or availability.
  Missing Price List: The user did not specify a price list, which is required for pricing determination.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of pricing procedures or master data that prevent the system from determining the necessary information.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction being executed may require additional data that has not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Plant or Price List: 
  
  If you are processing a sales order or quotation, ensure that you enter