How To Fix WV047 - Prices could not be calculated for some of the materials selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Prices could not be calculated for some of the materials selected

What causes this issue?

Prices could be calculated for some of the data selected. This is
because errors occurred in the sales price calculation for this data
(no purchasing organization was found for the sales organization, for
example).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV047 - Prices could not be calculated for some of the materials selected ?

  The SAP error message WV047 ("Prices could not be calculated for some of the materials selected") typically occurs during the pricing procedure in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactions that involve material pricing. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine the price for one or more materials due to various reasons.
  Causes of Error WV047
  
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions required for calculating the price of the materials may not be maintained in the system. This can include discounts, surcharges, or other pricing elements.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing or incorrect pricing information in the material master record.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be set up correctly, or it may not include the necessary condition types for the materials in question.
  
  
  Invalid Condition Records: There may be no valid condition records for the pricing conditions that are relevant to the materials being processed.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the currency settings are not aligned between the sales order and the material master, this can lead to pricing calculation failures.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area configuration may not be set up correctly, which can affect the pricing determination process.
  
  
  Solutions to Error WV047
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Go to the condition records (transaction code VK11 or VK12) and ensure that the necessary pricing conditions are maintained for the materials in question.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master records (transaction code MM03) to ensure that all relevant pricing information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the document type and ensure that it includes all necessary condition types. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Create or Update Condition Records: If there are missing condition records, create or update them as necessary to ensure that the pricing can be calculated.
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings in the sales order and material master are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: Verify that the sales area configuration is correct and that the necessary settings for pricing are in place.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the pricing determination process and identify where it is failing.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing calculations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing procedures and condition records for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WV047 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.