How To Fix WV297 - Fixed price is defined for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Fixed price is defined for material &1

What causes this issue?

A fixed 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. This method does not
allow you to change the sales price interactively. Furthermore, the
sales price displayed and certain other conditions are not updated when
you save, because the price fixing policy is blocking entries in these
fields.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the sales price currently defined (as displayed) is the
same as the fixed price. If it is not, proceed as follows to calculate
a new fixed price:

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

First, deselect the price fixing indicator in the sales data for
material &V1& in the current distribution chain.
Then calculate the new fixed price for the desired organizational
levels, changing the final price in the pricing table to the fixed
price already defined.
Save the price calculation as normal.
Finally, reselect the price fixing indicator in the master data for the
material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV297 - Fixed price is defined for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message WV297, which states "Fixed price is defined for material &1," typically occurs in the context of materials management and pricing in SAP. This error indicates that a fixed price has been set for a specific material, and the system is unable to process a transaction that conflicts with this fixed price setting.
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Price Setting: The material in question has a fixed price defined in the system, which means that any transactions (like goods movements, invoice verification, etc.) that attempt to use a different price will trigger this error.
  Price Variance: The transaction you are trying to execute may involve a price that differs from the fixed price set for that material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or pricing procedure that are causing this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view to see the fixed price defined for the material.
  If necessary, update the fixed price to reflect the correct value.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details: 
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute (e.g., purchase order, goods receipt) is using the correct pricing information.
  If you are trying to enter a different price, you may need to adjust the transaction to align with the fixed price.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure: 
  
  If the fixed price is not appropriate for your business process, consider reviewing and adjusting the pricing procedure in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the pricing strategy aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to fixed pricing and material management for additional insights and best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary permissions to make changes to material pricing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WV297 error and implement a suitable solution.