Symptom
- When updating a Material Type, the system displays the error: "Price control 'S' is mandatory for service products"
- The error appears even though the Price Control field is already set to "S Standard price".
- The Product Type Group is maintained as, or being changed to, "2".
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
- Open Configuration Activity "Define Attributes of Material Types" (103539).
- Select the relevant material type and choose Edit.
- Set the Product Type Group field to "2", or make the necessary changes and Save.
- Error appears: Price control 'S' is mandatory for service products.
Cause
The "Price Control Mandatory" indicator is required to be set for Price Control "S" with Product Type Group "2".
Resolution
Set the "Price Control Mandatory" indicator as below:
- Open Configuration Activity "Define Attributes of Material Types" (103539).
- Select the relevant material type and choose Edit.
- Set the Product Type Group field to "2", or make the necessary changes.
- Tick the "Price Control Mandatory" indicator and Save.
See Also
Keywords
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