How To Fix WV661 - No competitor prices could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 661

• Message text: No competitor prices could be determined

What causes this issue?

Either no competitor prices are available, or settings that are
required for using competitor prices in the sales price calculation
function have not been made.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Chcek whether competitor prices exist in the system and whether all
settings have been made correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV661 - No competitor prices could be determined ?

  The SAP error message WV661 ("No competitor prices could be determined") typically occurs in the context of pricing and competitive analysis within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Pricing and Conditions functionality. This error indicates that the system was unable to find any competitor pricing data for the specified product or service.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Competitor Data: The most common cause is that there is no competitor pricing data maintained in the system for the specific material or service.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for competitor pricing may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to retrieve the necessary data.
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used to retrieve competitor prices may be too restrictive or incorrect, resulting in no data being found.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access competitor pricing data.
  Inactive Competitor Records: The competitor records may be inactive or not properly maintained in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Competitor Data: Verify that competitor pricing data is correctly maintained in the system for the relevant materials or services. This can be done by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays competitor prices.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for competitor pricing are correctly set up. This may involve checking the pricing procedure and condition types related to competitor pricing.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria used to retrieve competitor prices to ensure they are not too restrictive.
  User Authorizations: Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access competitor pricing data.
  Activate Competitor Records: If competitor records are inactive, consider activating them or ensuring they are properly maintained.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on competitor pricing and how to maintain it.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to competitor pricing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WV661 error and implement a solution to resolve it.