How To Fix C+815 - First determine prices (1-lvl) for input material &1 &2 valuation area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 815

• Message text: First determine prices (1-lvl) for input material &1 &2 valuation area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+815 - First determine prices (1-lvl) for input material &1 &2 valuation area &3 ?

  The SAP error message C+815 indicates that the system is unable to determine the prices for a specific input material in a given valuation area. This typically occurs during processes such as goods movements, inventory valuation, or when trying to create a purchase order or production order.
  Cause:
  The error message C+815 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Price Control: The material may not have a price control indicator set (e.g., moving average price or standard price).
  Missing Valuation Data: The material may not have valuation data maintained for the specified valuation area.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area may not be properly defined or linked to the material.
  Price Determination Issues: The system may not have the necessary pricing conditions set up for the material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C+815 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check the material master record for the relevant valuation area.
  Ensure that the price control indicator is set correctly (e.g., "S" for standard price or "V" for moving average price).
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Data:
  
  In the material master, navigate to the Accounting view and verify that the valuation class and price determination settings are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the material has a valid price maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in transaction OBY6 (Define Valuation Areas).
  Make sure that the valuation area is linked to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  If applicable, check the pricing conditions in transaction VK11 (Create Condition) to ensure that the necessary pricing conditions are set up for the material.
  
  
  
  Run Price Determination:
  
  If the material is new or has recently undergone changes, you may need to run the price determination process to update the prices. This can be done through transaction MR21 (Change Price).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OBY6: Define Valuation Areas
  VK11: Create Condition
  MR21: Change Price
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data and pricing conditions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the C+815 error in SAP.