How To Fix WV055 - *** Messages about determining net/net purchase price *******************

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 055

• Message text: *** Messages about determining net/net purchase price *******************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV055 - *** Messages about determining net/net purchase price ******************* ?

  The SAP error message WV055 relates to issues in determining the net/net purchase price in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system is unable to calculate the net price due to various reasons.
  Causes of Error WV055
  
  
  Missing Conditions: The pricing conditions required to calculate the net price may be missing or not maintained in the system. This can include discounts, surcharges, or other pricing elements.
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for pricing may be incorrectly set up or not valid for the specific vendor or material.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in price determination.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as vendor master or material master records, can also lead to this error. For example, if the vendor does not have valid purchasing info records.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are discrepancies in currency settings between the purchasing document and the vendor or material master, it can lead to calculation errors.
  
  
  Solutions to Error WV055
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Verify that all necessary condition records are maintained in the system. Use transaction codes like VK11 to create or VK12 to change condition records.
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the document is correct and that all required conditions are included. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Check the vendor and material master data for completeness and accuracy. Ensure that the purchasing info records are correctly set up.
  
  
  Analyze Document Flow: Review the document flow to see if there are any inconsistencies or missing documents that could affect pricing.
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings in the purchasing document match those in the vendor and material master records.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the calculation is failing.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to analyze the purchasing documents.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error WV055 for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition techniques to ensure proper configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the WV055 error in SAP.