How To Fix CKMLAVR101 - Internal Error: Material Price &1 cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLAVR - Message Class for Cumulation and Revision

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Internal Error: Material Price &1 cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The status of the material for the costing number enter does not allow
price determination (the results would have no purpose).

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the status of the material to either <LS>price changes completed
</>, <LS>quantities and values created</> or <LS>Only values created
</>, and start the cumulation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLAVR101 - Internal Error: Material Price &1 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message CKMLAVR101, which states "Internal Error: Material Price &1 cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to issues in determining the price of a material during various processes, such as inventory valuation or during the execution of a Material Ledger closing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Price Determination: The material may not have a valid price determined in the system. This can happen if the material is newly created and has not yet been assigned a price.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Material Ledger settings or in the valuation area that prevent the system from determining the price.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or accounting documents.
  Period Closing Issues: If the system is trying to perform a closing operation and the necessary data for price determination is not available, this error can occur.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that affect price determination, they may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and that the price is maintained correctly. Check the accounting view for the material to confirm that a valid price is set.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the Material Ledger and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined. This includes checking the valuation area and price determination settings.
  Analyze Transaction Data: Look for any inconsistencies in the transaction data related to the material. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect postings that could affect price determination.
  Run Price Determination: If applicable, run the price determination process manually to see if it resolves the issue. This can sometimes help in recalculating the prices.
  Check for Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the standard price determination process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing) or CKM3N (Material Price Analysis) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Material Ledger and price determination processes for more detailed information.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CKMLAVR101 error and implement a solution to resolve it.