How To Fix WV_RRM204 - Error when determining purchase prices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV_RRM - Pricing: RRM Interface

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Error when determining purchase prices

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV_RRM204 - Error when determining purchase prices ?

  The SAP error message WV_RRM204 typically occurs during the process of determining purchase prices in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes of WV_RRM204 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data:
  
  The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing purchasing information or incorrect vendor data.
  
  
  
  Price Determination Settings:
  
  The settings for price determination in the configuration may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the purchasing view of the material master or the condition records.
  
  
  
  Condition Records:
  
  There may be missing condition records for the pricing procedure being used. If the system cannot find valid pricing conditions, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Currency Issues:
  
  There may be currency conversion issues if the purchasing organization or vendor currency does not match the document currency.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Missing or incorrect purchasing info records for the vendor and material combination can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Price Control Settings:
  
  The price control settings (standard price or moving average price) in the material master may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Solutions to WV_RRM204 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that the purchasing view is properly maintained, including the vendor and purchasing organization details.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records in the pricing procedure to ensure that they are maintained correctly. Use transaction codes like VK11 to create or VK12 to change condition records.
  
  
  
  Validate Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing info records for the relevant vendor and material combination exist and are correctly maintained. Use transaction code ME11 to create or ME12 to change info records.
  
  
  
  Examine Price Determination Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for price determination in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction under the purchasing section.
  
  
  
  Currency Settings:
  
  Check the currency settings for the purchasing organization and vendor. Ensure that the currencies are compatible and that any necessary exchange rates are maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving specific issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing processes and error handling.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WV_RRM204 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.