How To Fix WZRE_PRX_MAPPING040 - PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode: &1 is not a valid value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_PRX_MAPPING - Messages for Proxy Mappings

• Message number: 040

• Message text: PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode: &1 is not a valid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_PRX_MAPPING040 - PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode: &1 is not a valid value ?

  The SAP error message:
  WZRE_PRX_MAPPING040 PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode: &1 is not a valid value
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Pricing or Condition Technique, especially when dealing with pricing data exchange, pricing replication, or integration scenarios (e.g., SD pricing, SAP S/4HANA pricing, or SAP BRIM/Convergent Charging).
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the system encountered a PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode value that is not recognized or valid according to the expected domain or configuration.
  This code is usually a key or category that classifies pricing elements (e.g., base price, surcharge, discount, tax, etc.).
  The invalid value could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the pricing element category codes.
  Data inconsistency or incorrect data mapping during data transfer or replication.
  Custom or external system sending a value that is not maintained in SAP.
  Missing or incorrect entries in the relevant customizing tables or domain values.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the value causing the error:
  
  Identify the exact value passed as PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode (the placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual invalid value in the error log or message).
  
  
  
  Verify configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction or IMG path where Price Specification Element Category Codes are maintained.
  For example, in SAP S/4HANA or SAP BRIM, check the configuration under:
  
  SPRO ? Pricing ? Define Price Specification Element Categories
  Or check the domain values for the field related to PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain missing entries:
  
  If the value is missing, add the required category code with proper description and settings.
  
  
  
  Check data mapping and interfaces:
  
  If the value comes from an external system or interface (e.g., IDoc, API, CPI), verify the mapping logic.
  Ensure that the external system sends only valid and recognized category codes.
  
  
  
  Data correction:
  
  If the error occurs during data replication or migration, correct the source data or transformation rules.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WZRE_PRX_MAPPING040 or PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode.
  Sometimes SAP releases patches or notes for known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  SE16N or SE11 to check domain values or tables related to Price Specification Element Category.
  
  
  
  Common tables/domains:
  
  Domain or table that holds valid PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode values (depends on the module, e.g., SD pricing tables or BRIM tables).
  
  
  
  Integration scenarios:
  
  This error is common in SAP BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation Management) or SAP Convergent Charging when price elements are exchanged.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes mentioning WZRE_PRX_MAPPING040.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the function/module where the error is raised to see the source of the invalid value.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  WZRE_PRX_MAPPING040 PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode: &1 is not a valid value
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or unrecognized PriceSpecificationElementCategoryCode value in pricing data
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain valid category codes in customizing; correct data or mapping errors
  
  
  Related areas
  Pricing configuration, data replication, SAP BRIM, Convergent Charging, SD pricing
  
  
  Tools to check
  SPRO, SE16N, SAP Notes, Debugging
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact invalid value or the context (module, transaction, interface), I can help you with more precise steps or configuration paths.