How To Fix WV176 - Price entry & already exists; select another number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Price entry & already exists; select another number

What causes this issue?

Price entries are uniquely identified by the price entry number.
Price entry number &V1& already exists.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Choose another number for the current price entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV176 - Price entry & already exists; select another number ?

  The SAP error message WV176 ("Price entry & already exists; select another number") typically occurs in the context of pricing in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that there is an attempt to enter a price that already exists in the system for the same condition type and is not allowed due to the system's configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Price Entry: The most common cause is that the price condition you are trying to enter already exists for the same material, customer, and condition type.
  Condition Records: There may be existing condition records in the pricing procedure that conflict with the new entry.
  Configuration Settings: The pricing procedure may be configured to prevent duplicate entries for certain condition types.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry, such as trying to enter a price for a condition type that is not meant to be manually entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the condition records for the relevant condition type (using transaction codes like VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing).
  Verify if a record already exists for the combination of material, customer, and condition type.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Records: 
  
  If a duplicate record exists and it is not needed, you can modify or delete it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., VK12 for changing or VK14 for deleting).
  
  
  
  Use a Different Condition Type: 
  
  If the pricing structure allows, consider using a different condition type that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: 
  
  If you believe the configuration is too restrictive, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the pricing procedure settings and see if adjustments can be made.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: 
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document to ensure it is set up correctly and allows for the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  VK14 - Delete Condition
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understand how pricing procedures work in SAP, including condition types, access sequences, and how they interact with sales documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to pricing issues or specific error messages that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.