How To Fix WV451 - The list field you have selected does not contain a price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 451

• Message text: The list field you have selected does not contain a price

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to use the value in one of the list fields as the
final price. The list field in which you have placed the cursor is not
a price field, however.

System Response

The value in the list field you have selected cannot be used as the
final price.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor on one of the price fields, which include the
following:
EMPPR (Suggested retail price)
ENDPA (Final price (old))
EVPRS (Retail price)
INIPR (Initial price)
MITPR (Cash price)
PENDP (Planned final price)
ROTPR ("Reduced-from" price)
Then try the "Copy prices" function again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV451 - The list field you have selected does not contain a price ?

  The SAP error message WV451, which states "The list field you have selected does not contain a price," typically occurs in the context of pricing or sales order processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid price for the item or service you are trying to process. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the material or service may not be maintained in the system. This can happen if the pricing procedure does not include the necessary condition types.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the required pricing information. This can occur if the material is newly created or if the pricing data has not been updated.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division) may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary pricing information.
  
  
  Invalid Customer Data: The customer master data may not have valid pricing agreements or conditions set up, leading to the inability to retrieve a price.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be set up correctly, or it may not include the necessary condition types for pricing.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Go to the transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check and maintain the pricing conditions for the relevant material and customer combination. Ensure that the necessary condition records exist.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Use transaction code MM03 to review the material master data and ensure that the pricing information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  Verify Sales Area Configuration: Check the configuration of the sales area in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the pricing procedure is assigned.
  
  
  Examine Customer Master Data: Use transaction code XD03 or VD03 to review the customer master data and ensure that the pricing agreements are correctly set up.
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. You can do this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, try to create a sales order with a different material or customer to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is specific to certain data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, MM03, XD03, VD03, and SPRO for checking and maintaining pricing conditions and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to pricing errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition records for a deeper understanding of how pricing is managed in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution (SD) to further investigate the problem.