How To Fix /ACCGO/BR_CAKSTL026 - Unable to determine material price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/BR_CAKSTL -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Unable to determine material price

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/BR_CAKSTL026 - Unable to determine material price ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/BR_CAKSTL026 Unable to determine material price typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the pricing of materials in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of goods movements, inventory valuation, or when trying to perform a transaction that requires material pricing information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not have been created in the system, or the relevant data for pricing is missing.
  Price Control Settings: The material may have incorrect price control settings (e.g., standard price vs. moving average price).
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the price.
  Missing or Incorrect Price Records: There may be no valid price records in the system for the material in question.
  Inactive or Incorrectly Configured Pricing Procedures: The pricing procedure may not be active or configured correctly in the system.
  Currency Issues: There may be currency conversion issues if the material price is in a different currency than expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material exists in the system and that all relevant data, including pricing information, is correctly maintained.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  Review Price Control Settings: Verify the price control settings for the material and ensure they are appropriate for the type of material.
  
  Check if the material is set to use standard price (S) or moving average price (V).
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Class: Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correct and that it is linked to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  
  Transaction Code: OBYC (Automatic Postings)
  
  
  
  Check Price Records: Look for any existing price records for the material in the system. If none exist, you may need to create them.
  
  Transaction Code: MR21 (Change Material Price)
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedures: Ensure that the pricing procedure is active and correctly configured in the system.
  
  Transaction Code: V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures)
  
  
  
  Currency Configuration: If currency issues are suspected, check the currency settings and ensure that the material price is in the correct currency.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or system logs for additional details that may provide context for the error.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and pricing information.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management (MM) or finance (FI) to further investigate the problem.