How To Fix CKPRCH028 - Stat. moving avg. price for material &1 will be negative in currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Stat. moving avg. price for material &1 will be negative in currency &2

What causes this issue?

You are trying to revaluate material &v1&. As a result of the
revaluation, the price of the material will be negative in currency
&v2&.

System Response

Processing will continue.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH028 - Stat. moving avg. price for material &1 will be negative in currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH028 indicates that there is an issue with the statistical moving average price for a material, which is set to become negative in a specified currency. This typically occurs during inventory valuation or when processing material movements that affect the price.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Inventory Valuation: The most common cause is that the total costs associated with the material (including purchases, production costs, etc.) are less than the total quantity of the material, leading to a negative average price.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: If the material master data is not set up correctly, it can lead to incorrect calculations of the moving average price.
  Incorrect Posting: Incorrect postings in the system, such as returns or adjustments that do not align with the actual inventory levels, can also lead to this error.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are issues with currency conversion rates or if the currency settings are incorrect, it may lead to discrepancies in price calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Movements: Review the recent material movements (goods receipts, goods issues, etc.) to ensure that they are correctly posted and that there are no discrepancies.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured, especially the valuation class and price control indicators (moving average price vs. standard price).
  Adjust Inventory Levels: If the inventory levels are incorrect, consider making adjustments to correct the quantities or values.
  Recalculate Moving Average Price: You can manually adjust the moving average price if necessary, or use transaction codes like MR21 to change the price.
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings in the material master and the company code are correct and that there are no issues with currency conversion rates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MR21 - Change Price of Material
  MB51 - Material Document List (to check material movements)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material valuation and moving average pricing for a deeper understanding of how these processes work.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.