How To Fix WV296 - A suggested retail price has been defined for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 296

• Message text: A suggested retail price has been defined for material &1

What causes this issue?

A suggested retail price has been defined for material &V1& in this
distribution chain (&V2&/&V3&).

System Response

The pricing method "Calculate markup from existing sales price" was
used for this item, which means that the margin is calculated on the
basis of the existing sales and purchase prices.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the sales price currently defined (as displayed) is the
same as the suggested retail price.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV296 - A suggested retail price has been defined for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message WV296 indicates that a suggested retail price has been defined for a specific material (denoted by &1). This message typically arises in the context of pricing and sales processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have a defined retail price in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Retail Price Definition: The error occurs when a material has a suggested retail price set in the system, and the transaction being performed does not align with the pricing rules or conditions defined for that material.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure being used may not accommodate the suggested retail price, leading to conflicts during sales order processing or pricing determination.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the system enforcing the retail price in situations where it should not.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the specific material to ensure that the suggested retail price is set correctly. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and reviewing the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data).
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure: If the pricing procedure does not allow for the suggested retail price, you may need to adjust the pricing procedure or the condition records associated with the material. This may involve consulting with your pricing team or SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Override Suggested Retail Price: If necessary, you can override the suggested retail price in the sales order or pricing conditions, provided that your business rules allow for such overrides.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing and retail price management to understand how suggested retail prices are handled in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If your organization has custom pricing logic or enhancements, ensure that these are functioning as intended and not causing conflicts with the suggested retail price.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), VA01 (Create Sales Order), and VK11 (Create Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to pricing issues or the specific error message WV296, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify pricing conditions or material master data, as restrictions may lead to this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP pricing and sales processes for further assistance.