How To Fix ICC_CL063 - Periodic unit price of material &1 in valuation area &2 is less than zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_CL - Messages (Chile)

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Periodic unit price of material &1 in valuation area &2 is less than zero

What causes this issue?

The moving average price of material &1 is incorrect in valuation area
&2 (negative &3 in material ledger document &4).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the material's material ledger data for the period. You may have
to delete some documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_CL063 - Periodic unit price of material &1 in valuation area &2 is less than zero ?

  The SAP error message ICC_CL063 indicates that the periodic unit price of a material in a specific valuation area is less than zero. This typically occurs in the context of inventory valuation and can be related to various factors, such as incorrect pricing, negative stock values, or issues with the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Values: If there are transactions that have resulted in negative stock values, it can lead to a negative periodic unit price.
  Incorrect Pricing: If the pricing conditions or valuation methods are incorrectly set up, it can result in a negative price.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or incorrect postings in inventory management can lead to discrepancies in the valuation.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to incorrect valuation calculations.
  Valuation Area Configuration: The configuration of the valuation area may not be set up correctly, affecting how prices are calculated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Review the stock levels for the material in the specified valuation area. Ensure that there are no negative stock quantities.
  Review Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the affected material. Check the valuation class, price control indicator (moving average price or standard price), and other relevant fields.
  Analyze Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions and ensure that they are set up correctly. Look for any pricing errors or inconsistencies.
  Correct Transactions: If there are erroneous transactions that have led to negative values, correct or reverse those transactions as necessary.
  Recalculate Prices: If the periodic unit price is incorrect, you may need to recalculate it. This can often be done through the transaction code for inventory valuation or by running a report that recalculates prices.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling valuation issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to investigate the material and stock levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Valuation Methods: Familiarize yourself with the different valuation methods in SAP (e.g., moving average price, standard price) and how they impact inventory valuation.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through standard troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.