How To Fix WV231 - No price list calculation possible for the selected distribution chains

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No price list calculation possible for the selected distribution chains

What causes this issue?

The distribution chain category of the distribution chains selected
does not allow prices to be calculated at "price list" level.

System Response

No prices can be calculated.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV231 - No price list calculation possible for the selected distribution chains ?

  The SAP error message WV231, which states "No price list calculation possible for the selected distribution chains," typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid price list for the specified distribution chain in the sales document or pricing procedure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Price List: The price list for the specified distribution chain may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the sales order or pricing condition may not be correctly set up or may not match any existing price lists.
  Condition Records: There may be no condition records for the pricing procedure that corresponds to the distribution chain.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly assigned to the sales area or distribution chain.
  Master Data Issues: Customer master data or material master data may not be correctly maintained for the distribution chain.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Price List Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the price list for the relevant distribution chain is maintained.
  Ensure that the condition records for the pricing conditions are created for the specific distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Chain:
  
  Ensure that the distribution chain specified in the sales order is correct and exists in the system.
  Check the sales area configuration to ensure that the distribution chain is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) to review existing condition records for the relevant pricing conditions and distribution chain.
  If necessary, create or update the condition records.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure Assignment:
  
  Verify that the pricing procedure is correctly assigned to the sales area (which includes the distribution chain) in the configuration settings.
  You can check this in the configuration under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for general data) and material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure they are correctly maintained for the distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13: For maintaining and viewing condition records.
  XD03: For viewing customer master data.
  MM03: For viewing material master data.
  SPRO: For accessing configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing and distribution chains.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.