How To Fix AH171 - Select only "Without proration" or "Average price"

AH171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Select only "Without proration" or "Average price"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH171 - Select only "Without proration" or "Average price" ?

  The SAP error message AH171, which states "Select only 'Without proration' or 'Average price'," typically occurs in the context of inventory valuation or pricing in SAP. This error is related to the way that costs are calculated for materials or products in the system, particularly when dealing with inventory management and valuation methods.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to select a pricing method that is not compatible with the current settings or context of the transaction. Specifically, it indicates that the system is expecting either the "Without proration" or "Average price" method for the valuation of materials, but another option has been selected.
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Inventory Valuation: When performing inventory valuation, the system may restrict the options based on the configuration of the material master or the valuation area.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have specific settings that limit the pricing methods available for selection.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being