How To Fix M3131 - With price control V, enter a moving average price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 131

• Message text: With price control V, enter a moving average price

What causes this issue?

Price control indicator "V" is set, but no moving average
price/periodic unit price entered.

System Response

Though it is necessary to enter a moving average price/periodic unit
price for the system to valuate the stock of the material correctly
when goods movements are made, it is not mandatory to do so at the
moment. The system updates the price here automatically at the time of
the first goods movement at the latest.

How to fix this error?

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 M3131 - With price control V, enter a moving average price ?

  The SAP error message M3131, which states "With price control V, enter a moving average price," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material master data in SAP. This error is related to the price control indicator set for a material, specifically when it is set to "V" (moving average price).
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform a transaction (such as goods receipt, invoice verification, or material posting) that requires a moving average price to be entered, but the system does not find a valid moving average price for the material. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Moving Average Price: The material master record does not have a moving average price defined.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master, particularly in the accounting view.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform requires a moving average price, but it is not available or not maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3131 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view for the material in question.
  Ensure that the moving average price is maintained. If it is missing, you may need to update it.
  
  
  
  Update Moving Average Price:
  
  If the moving average price is not set, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the accounting view and enter a valid moving average price.
  
  
  
  Perform a Goods Movement:
  
  If you are trying to post a goods movement, ensure that the movement type you are using is appropriate for the material and that it allows for the entry of a moving average price.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for the material type and price control settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the material type is configured to allow moving average pricing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the material pricing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Price Control Indicators: In SAP, materials can have different price control indicators, such as:
  
  V: Moving Average Price
  S: Standard Price
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C: Various goods movement transactions
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the accounting view is properly maintained, as it directly affects how prices are handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3131 error and successfully enter a moving average price for the material in question.