How To Fix C+014 - Material price determination & performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Material price determination & performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+014 - Material price determination & performed ?

  The SAP error message C+014 typically relates to issues with material price determination in the context of inventory management and valuation. This error can occur during various processes, such as goods movements, invoice verification, or when performing material valuation.
  Cause:
  The C+014 error message usually indicates that there is a problem with the price determination process for a material. Common causes include:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Price Control Indicator: The material master record may not have the correct price control indicator (e.g., Standard Price (S) or Moving Average Price (V)).
  
  
  Missing Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the price.
  
  
  Price Change Not Updated: If there has been a recent change in the material price that has not been updated in the system, it can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the valuation area or in the settings for price determination.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: Incomplete or incorrect data in the material master record can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C+014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the price control indicator and valuation class.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the intended valuation method.
  
  
  
  Review Price Changes:
  
  Check if there have been any recent price changes that have not been reflected in the system. If necessary, update the price using transaction code MR21 (Change Price).
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material valuation and price determination. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections under Material Management.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Purchase Orders or Goods Movements:
  
  Ensure that there are no open purchase orders or goods movements that could be causing the issue. Sometimes, pending transactions can lead to price determination errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MR21 (Change Price), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material valuation and price determination for a deeper understanding of the processes involved.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to the C+014 error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.