How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE653 - Price of consumed products will be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Price of consumed products will be negative

What causes this issue?

You want to complete single/ or multilevel price determination.
In the relevant period, the ending inventory price is supplied by an
external ending inventory valuation or Business Add-In. In order for the
predefined ending inventory price to be reached, the consumption price
would have to be negative.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system does not allow negative consumption prices

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Inform your system administrators.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE653 - Price of consumed products will be negative ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE653, which states "Price of consumed products will be negative," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when the system detects that the pricing of consumed materials or products is leading to a negative value. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of goods movements, production orders, or when calculating costs.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Stock Levels: If the stock levels of a product are negative, it can lead to a situation where the system tries to calculate a price based on a negative quantity.
  Incorrect Pricing Configuration: If the pricing conditions for the materials are not set up correctly, it may lead to negative pricing calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries during goods movements or production orders may inadvertently lead to negative values.
  Costing Issues: If the cost estimates for materials are not updated or are incorrect, it can lead to negative pricing when consumed in production.
  Inventory Valuation Methods: The method used for inventory valuation (e.g., FIFO, LIFO) may also contribute to this issue if not configured properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels of the materials involved. Ensure that there are no negative stock levels. If there are, investigate the cause and correct it.
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions for the materials. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no erroneous entries that could lead to negative pricing.
  Correct Data Entries: Review the recent transactions related to the materials in question. Correct any data entry errors that may have led to the negative pricing.
  Update Cost Estimates: Ensure that the cost estimates for the materials are up to date. If necessary, re-evaluate the costing to reflect accurate values.
  Consult with Finance/Controlling: If the issue persists, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the pricing and costing configurations are aligned with business processes.
  System Configuration Review: If the problem is systemic, it may require a review of the configuration settings in SAP related to inventory management and pricing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or CO01 (Create Production Order) to investigate the transactions leading to the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and pricing to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) or PP (Production Planning) modules for further assistance.