Message type: E = Error
Message class: C+ -
Message number: 209
Message text: Negative price activated. Posting not allowed
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C+209
- Negative price activated. Posting not allowed ?The SAP error message C+209 "Negative price activated. Posting not allowed" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation when a transaction attempts to post a negative price for a material. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, invoice verification, or when performing a stock transfer.
Cause: Negative Price Configuration: The system is configured to prevent postings with negative prices. This is often a safeguard to avoid incorrect financial postings. Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that do not allow negative pricing. Transaction Type: The type of transaction being performed may not support negative pricing. Valuation Class: The valuation class of the material may be set in a way that does not allow negative prices.
Solution: Check Material Master Settings: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view. Ensure that the price control indicator (moving average price or standard price) is
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