How To Fix CKMLSENDPRICE728 - Material price could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLSENDPRICE - Send Material Price

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Material price could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLSENDPRICE728 - Material price could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message CKMLSENDPRICE728, which states "Material price could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of material valuation and pricing in SAP. This error can arise during various processes, such as when trying to post a goods movement, create a purchase order, or perform a material valuation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Price Control Indicator: The material master record may not have a price control indicator set (e.g., moving average price or standard price).
  Missing Valuation Class: The valuation class for the material may not be assigned correctly, leading to issues in determining the price.
  No Valid Price in the Price Determination: There may be no valid price maintained in the system for the material in the relevant period.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the valuation area or accounting settings may not be set up correctly.
  Material Not Active: The material may not be active or may have been flagged for deletion.
  Currency Issues: There may be currency conversion issues if the material is being evaluated in a different currency than what is maintained.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the price control indicator and valuation class are correctly set.
  Ensure that the material is active and not flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions in the system (transaction code MEK1 for purchasing info records or MEK2 for conditions) to ensure that valid prices are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the valuation area (transaction code OX19) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Valid Price Records:
  
  Ensure that there are valid price records for the material in the relevant period. You can check this in the material ledger or by reviewing the accounting documents.
  
  
  
  Currency Settings:
  
  Verify that the currency settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MEK1/MEK2 (Maintain Pricing Conditions)
  CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing)
  OX19 (Define Valuation Areas)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material valuation and pricing.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CKMLSENDPRICE728 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.