How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND204 - Error when determining moving average price for plant &1 material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Error when determining moving average price for plant &1 material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND204 - Error when determining moving average price for plant &1 material &2 ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND204 typically occurs when there is an issue with determining the moving average price for a specific material in a given plant. This error can arise due to various reasons, including missing data, incorrect configuration, or issues with the material master record.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not have been set up correctly in the material master, or the relevant views (like accounting or purchasing) may not be maintained.
  Price Control Settings: The price control indicator for the material may not be set correctly. For moving average price, the price control should be set to 'V' (moving average).
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may not be extended to the specific plant, or the plant-specific data may be incomplete.
  Stock Levels: There may be no stock available for the material in the specified plant, which can prevent the system from calculating the moving average price.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the valuation area or valuation class.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 and check the material master for the relevant material and plant.
  Ensure that the accounting view is maintained and that the price control is set to 'V'.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the material is extended to the correct plant using transaction MM01 or MM02.
  Check if all necessary data is filled in for the plant-specific views.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction MMBE to check if there is any stock available for the material in the specified plant.
  If there is no stock, consider posting a goods receipt to create stock.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the valuation area and valuation class in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned to the material type.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Documentation:
  
  Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  Review SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DMF_OUTBOUND204 error and implement a solution to resolve it.