How To Fix CO283 - Price cannot be determined for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Price cannot be determined for material &

What causes this issue?

An error occured when determining the price of a requisition.
Possible causes:
The system could not determine a controlling area for the plant
Error in the costing variant allocated to the order type
The system cannot determine a valuation variant via the costing variant
Error in determining the price

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO283 - Price cannot be determined for material & ?

  The SAP error message CO283, which states "Price cannot be determined for material &," typically occurs in the context of cost controlling and material management. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the price for a specific material during a transaction, such as when creating a production order or performing a goods movement.
  Causes of CO283 Error
  
  
  Missing Price Control: The material may not have a valid price control indicator set in the material master. This can happen if the material is new or if the price control has not been properly configured.
  
  
  Missing Valuation Class: The valuation class for the material may not be assigned correctly, which can prevent the system from determining the price.
  
  
  No Valid Price in the Price List: The material may not have a valid price in the price list or the price may not be maintained for the relevant period.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly, which can affect how prices are determined.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Costing Data: The costing data for the material may be missing or incorrect, leading to the inability to determine a price.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the material is set up in a different currency than expected, this can also lead to pricing errors.
  
  
  Solutions to CO283 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the price control (Standard Price or Moving Average Price) is set correctly.
  Ensure that the valuation class is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions in the condition records (transaction code VK11) to ensure that there is a valid price for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Data:
  
  Use transaction code CK11N to check if the costing data is maintained for the material. If not, you may need to create a costing run.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured correctly in the system. This can be done through transaction code OMS2.
  
  
  
  Currency Settings:
  
  Verify that the currency settings for the material and the transaction are consistent. Check the currency settings in the material master and the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VK11: Create Condition
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  OMS2: Change Material Type
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material valuation and pricing to ensure that all configurations are set up correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO283 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.