IW291 - Enter price unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Enter price unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW291 - Enter price unit ?

  The SAP error message IW291, which states "Enter price unit," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing maintenance orders or service orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a price unit to be specified for the order, which is necessary for calculating costs and pricing.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Price Unit: The price unit field is not filled in the order or item details.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the order type or the material/service being used may not be set up correctly to allow for price unit entry.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the price unit while creating or modifying the order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW291 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Price Unit:
  
  Navigate to the order creation or modification screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the price unit (often labeled as "Price Unit" or similar).
  Enter the appropriate value for the price unit (e.g., 1, 10, etc., depending on the context of the order).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the price unit field is not available or is not behaving as expected, check the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Ensure that the relevant settings for pricing and cost calculation are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material/Service Master Data:
  
  If the order is related to a specific material or service, check the master data for that item to ensure that the price unit is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are set up properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and its resolution.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing training on the order entry process to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or IW33 (Display Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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 resolve the IW291 error and successfully enter the required price unit in your SAP orders.