How To Fix CKPRCH008 - Correct the price unit for material &1 &2 &3 in currency type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Correct the price unit for material &1 &2 &3 in currency type &4

What causes this issue?

The price unit for material &v1& in plant &v2& (valuation type &v3) is
not valid with currency type &v4& in this currency/valuation.

System Response

The price will not be changed in this currency/valuation.

How to fix this error?

Check the price unit of the material in the material ledger data or the
material master. You can change the price unit in the company code
currency in the material master record. You can change the price unit
in the other currencies/valuations during the price change.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH008 - Correct the price unit for material &1 &2 &3 in currency type &4 ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH008 indicates that there is an issue with the price unit for a specific material in a particular currency type. This error typically arises during the pricing or valuation process in the SAP system, particularly in the context of materials management and controlling.
  Cause:
  The error message CKPRCH008 is triggered when:
  
  The price unit for the material is not correctly defined in the system.
  There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, particularly in the purchasing or accounting views.
  The currency type specified does not match the expected configuration for the material.
  The price unit may be set to zero or an invalid value, which is not acceptable for pricing calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKPRCH008 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the purchasing view and ensure that the price unit is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the price unit is not set to zero or an invalid value.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Type:
  
  Check the currency type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly configured in the system.
  If necessary, consult with your finance team to confirm the correct currency type for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Price Unit:
  
  If the price unit is incorrect, you can change it in the material master using transaction code MM02.
  Make sure to update the price unit in all relevant views (purchasing, accounting, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction code CKM3N to analyze the material price and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material pricing and valuation for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CKM3N: Display Material Price Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material pricing and the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction related to material valuation and pricing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the CKPRCH008 error in SAP.