How To Fix C+138 - The price must be determined based on beginning inventory (currency &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The price must be determined based on beginning inventory (currency &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+138 - The price must be determined based on beginning inventory (currency &1) ?

  The SAP error message C+138 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing determination for a material in inventory. Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to determine the price based on the beginning inventory for the specified currency. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in terms of valuation class, price control (moving average or standard price), or currency settings.
  Currency Issues: The currency in which the inventory is valued may not match the currency settings in the material master or the company code.
  Inventory Valuation Method: The valuation method for the material may not be compatible with the pricing determination process.
  Missing Beginning Inventory: There may be no beginning inventory recorded for the material, which is necessary for price determination.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to inventory valuation or pricing procedures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the valuation data. Ensure that the valuation class and price control settings are correct.
  Ensure that the currency settings are appropriate and consistent with the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Inventory Records:
  
  Check if there is a recorded beginning inventory for the material. If not, you may need to enter the beginning inventory or adjust the inventory records.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency used in the inventory valuation matches the currency settings in the material master and the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Method:
  
  Review the valuation method assigned to the material and ensure it aligns with the pricing determination process.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to inventory valuation and pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Run Inventory Valuation:
  
  If applicable, run the inventory valuation report (transaction code MB5B) to check for any discrepancies or issues in the valuation process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MB5B (Stock on Valuation Date)
  MBEW (Material Valuation Table)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on inventory management and material valuation for further insights into pricing determination processes.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) for more in-depth troubleshooting.