How To Fix FINS_ML_UI012 - Inventory value would be too high. Change not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_UI - Material Ledger: UI related error messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Inventory value would be too high. Change not allowed.

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to change the material price. However, the inventory
value that would result from the new price is too large to be processed.

System Response

The system does not allow the change.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_UI012 - Inventory value would be too high. Change not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_UI012 ("Inventory value would be too high. Change not allowed.") typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and inventory management. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to post a change that would result in an inventory value exceeding the allowed limits, which could be due to various reasons such as incorrect data entry, configuration issues, or business rules.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Inventory Limits: The change you are trying to make would result in an inventory value that exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the system.
  Incorrect Valuation: The valuation method or the price used for the inventory item may not be set correctly, leading to inflated inventory values.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or discrepancies in exchange rates, it may lead to incorrect inventory valuations.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any changes that would affect inventory values.
  Configuration