How To Fix C+209 - Negative price activated. Posting not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Negative price activated. Posting not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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 set correctly.
  If the material is set to a moving average price, ensure that the price is not being inadvertently set to a negative value.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Analyze the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the quantities and prices being posted are correct and do not result in a negative price.
  If you are performing a goods movement, check the movement type and ensure it is appropriate for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to negative pricing in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, SD). You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MIGO (Goods Movement), MIRO (Invoice Verification).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check if any user exits or BAdIs are affecting the pricing logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.