How To Fix AJ071 - Price &4 is not an average price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Price &4 is not an average price

What causes this issue?

Operand &v1& is used as output operand in rate &v2& (program &v3&).
This is a price operand (operand category: QPRICE or TPRICE). Price key
&v4& was specified for this operand in the installation facts, but this
is not an average price.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a price key in the installation facts for this operand. The
corresponding price of the price key must be an average price.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ071 - Price &4 is not an average price ?

  The SAP error message AJ071, which states "Price &4 is not an average price," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting an average price for a material, but the price provided does not meet that criterion.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Price Type: The price being used for the material is not set as an average price in the material master record. This can happen if the material is set up with a different valuation method (e.g., standard price, moving average price).
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may not be configured correctly for average price calculation. This could be due to settings in the accounting view of the material master.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the price type defined for the material.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a non-average price is being used in a transaction that requires an average price.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view. Ensure that the valuation type is set to "Moving Average Price" if you intend to use average pricing.
  If the material is set to "Standard Price," you will need to adjust your transaction or change the material's valuation method if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction: 
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the price type of the material. For example, if you are trying to post a goods movement or invoice that requires an average price, ensure that the material is set up accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing: 
  
  If you need to change the price type, you may need to perform a price change or revaluation. This can be done through transaction codes like MR21 (Change Price) or by adjusting the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling pricing issues related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Methods: Understand the different valuation methods available in SAP (e.g., standard price, moving average price) and how they affect inventory valuation and financial reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MR21: Change Price
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.