How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL051 - & & & & Average price is negative,

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: & & & & Average price is negative,

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL051 - & & & & Average price is negative, ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL051 with the description "Average price is negative" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation. This error indicates that the average price of a material has been calculated as negative, which is not permissible in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to negative average prices.
  Negative Stock Movements: If there are stock movements (goods receipts, goods issues) that are incorrectly recorded, it can lead to negative average prices.
  Pricing Errors: Incorrect pricing conditions or discounts applied during transactions can also lead to negative average prices.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are issues with currency conversion rates, it may affect the valuation of materials.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments to inventory values or prices that are not properly accounted for can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the valuation class, price control (moving average or standard price), and other relevant fields are correctly set.
  Review Stock Movements: Analyze the stock movements for the material. Check for any incorrect postings or negative stock levels that may have caused the average price to drop below zero.
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If applicable, review and adjust any pricing conditions or discounts that may have been applied incorrectly.
  Recalculate Average Price: If the average price is negative, you may need to reset or recalculate the average price. This can often be done through transaction codes like MR21 (Change Material Price) or CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate).
  Consult with Finance: If the issue persists, consult with your finance team to ensure that there are no underlying issues with financial postings that could be affecting material valuation.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. If necessary, contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MB51 (Material Document List), and MB5B (Stock on Posting Date) to analyze material data and stock movements.
  Material Valuation: Understand the principles of material valuation in SAP, including the difference between moving average price and standard price.
  Inventory Management: Review your inventory management processes to ensure that all stock movements are accurately recorded and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  By addressing the root causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message and prevent it from occurring in the future.