How To Fix EVAL_IV_ITM005 - Relative price variance could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EVAL_IV_ITM - Messages During Reading of Item Data

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Relative price variance could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EVAL_IV_ITM005 - Relative price variance could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message EVAL_IV_ITM005 indicates that the system is unable to determine the relative price variance for a specific item during the evaluation of inventory or cost accounting processes. This error typically arises in the context of inventory valuation or when processing invoices and can be related to various factors.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Price Data: The system may not have the necessary price data for the item in question, or the data may be incorrect.
  Inconsistent Valuation Methods: If different valuation methods are used for the same item, it can lead to discrepancies that prevent the system from calculating the relative price variance.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or not properly maintained, leading to issues in price determination.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the currency settings are not consistent, it can affect price calculations.
  Inventory Management Settings: Incorrect settings in inventory management or valuation area configurations can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Verify that the pricing information is correctly maintained.
  Review Valuation Methods: Confirm that the valuation methods used for the item are consistent and appropriate for the business process.
  Update Pricing Conditions: If applicable, update the pricing conditions in the system to ensure that the correct prices are being used for calculations.
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings are consistent across all relevant documents and master data.
  Run Inventory Re-evaluation: If necessary, run a re-evaluation of the inventory to refresh the price data and resolve any discrepancies.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MRBR (Release Blocked Invoices), or MB5B (Stock on Posting Date) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory valuation and pricing procedures for additional insights and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.