How To Fix C+121 - Price not determined for material & & (negative price)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Price not determined for material & & (negative price)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+121 - Price not determined for material & & (negative price) ?

  The SAP error message C+121, which states "Price not determined for material & & (negative price)," typically occurs in the context of material valuation and pricing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid price for the specified material, and it may be due to a negative price condition.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Price Control: The material may not have a valid price control indicator set (e.g., moving average price or standard price).
  Negative Price: The system is trying to calculate a price that results in a negative value, which is not acceptable.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, particularly in the accounting view.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked correctly to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  Pricing Conditions: There may be issues with the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure that lead to a negative price.
  Inventory Management Issues: If there are discrepancies in inventory management, it may affect the price determination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the accounting view is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the price control indicator is set appropriately (e.g., moving average price or standard price).
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class:
  
  Check the valuation class assigned to the material and ensure it is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the valuation class is linked to the correct general ledger accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing procedure in the sales or purchasing documents to ensure that there are no conditions that could lead to a negative price.
  Use transaction code VK11 to check the condition records for the relevant pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Analyze Inventory Management:
  
  Check for any discrepancies in inventory management that could affect price determination.
  Use transaction code MB5B to analyze stock values and ensure that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Run Price Determination:
  
  If applicable, run the price determination process again to see if the issue resolves itself after correcting any data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VK11: Create Condition
  MB5B: Stock on Valuation Date
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and pricing procedures.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.