How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL051 - & & & & average price is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: & & & & average price is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL051 - & & & & average price is negative ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL051 indicates that there is an issue with the average price of a material being negative. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have a moving average price (MAP) or standard price.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Inventory: If the inventory levels for a material go negative, it can lead to a situation where the average price calculation results in a negative value.
  Incorrect Transactions: Incorrect postings, such as goods issues or returns, can lead to discrepancies in the average price calculation.
  Price Changes: If there are manual adjustments to the price or if there are price changes that are not properly reflected in the inventory valuation, it can lead to negative average prices.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as entering a negative quantity or price, can also cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inventory Levels: Review the inventory levels for the affected material. Ensure that there are no negative stock levels. If there are, you may need to adjust the stock levels through appropriate transactions (e.g., stock adjustments).
  Review Transactions: Analyze the recent transactions related to the material. Look for any incorrect postings that may have led to the negative average price. Correct any erroneous transactions.
  Adjust Prices: If the average price is negative due to incorrect price adjustments, you may need to correct the price in the material master or through a price adjustment transaction.
  Recalculate Average Price: You can use transaction codes like MR21 (Change Material Price) to adjust the price manually or to recalculate the average price.
  Consult with Finance: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with the finance team to ensure that all accounting entries are correct and that there are no underlying issues with the financial postings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the valuation class and price control indicators (moving average vs. standard price).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MB51 (Material Document List)
  MB5B (Stock on Posting Date)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and inventory postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the negative average price and take corrective actions to resolve the issue.