How To Fix WV468 - No update w/o price change reason if sales price smaller than pur. price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 468

• Message text: No update w/o price change reason if sales price smaller than pur. price

What causes this issue?

During checks for saving conditions in
<DS:GLOS.352A7060D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>sales price calculation</>,
the system discovered that the newly calculated <DS:DE.VKPNE>sales
price (net)</> is smaller than the <DS:DE.EKPNN>final price (net/net)
</>. No <DS:DE.PV_GRUND>price change reason</> was given either.
No update of conditions is therefore permitted for this pricing item.

System Response

No condition records are created for the current pricing item.

How to fix this error?

Calculate the price again if necessary and enter a price change reason,
or check the sales price again.
In sales price calculation, it is also possible to override the general
rules of a BAdI. You can set the update indicator for condition types
manually in the detail screen for a pricing item. These settings have
highest priority during the update. In this way, you can ensure that
the required conditions are also created for this case.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV468 - No update w/o price change reason if sales price smaller than pur. price ?

  The SAP error message WV468 ("No update w/o price change reason if sales price smaller than pur. price") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution when there is an attempt to update a sales document (like a sales order or a quotation) where the sales price is lower than the purchase price, and no valid price change reason is provided.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Price Lower than Purchase Price: The primary cause of this error is that the sales price of the item in the sales document is lower than the purchase price in the material master or the purchasing info record.
  Missing Price Change Reason: The system requires a price change reason to be specified when the sales price is lower than the purchase price. This is a control mechanism to ensure that price changes are justified and documented.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Price and Purchase Price:
  
  Review the sales order or quotation to confirm the sales price.
  Check the purchase price in the material master or purchasing info record to understand the discrepancy.
  
  
  
  Specify a Price Change Reason:
  
  If the sales price is intentionally lower than the purchase price, you need to specify a price change reason in the sales document. This can usually be done in the pricing conditions section of the sales order or quotation.
  Ensure that the price change reason is configured in the system and is valid for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Conditions:
  
  If the lower sales price is not intended, consider adjusting the pricing conditions to align the sales price with the purchase price or higher.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about how to set up or modify price change reasons, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the SAP documentation for guidance on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions and to specify price change reasons.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understand how pricing procedures are set up in your SAP system, as they dictate how prices are calculated and what conditions are applied.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the item in question to ensure that all relevant pricing information is accurate and up to date.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on handling pricing discrepancies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV468 error and proceed with your sales document processing.