How To Fix M3138 - Future price 0 not allowed (date will be reset)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Future price 0 not allowed (date will be reset)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3138 - Future price 0 not allowed (date will be reset) ?

  The SAP error message M3138 "Future price 0 not allowed (date will be reset)" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with material pricing in purchasing or inventory management. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where a future price is set to zero, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Future Price Set to Zero: The primary cause of this error is that a future price for a material has been defined as zero. In SAP, future prices are used for planning and forecasting, and having a zero value is not valid.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates for the pricing conditions may not be set correctly, leading the system to interpret that the future price is zero.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data or pricing conditions that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to the transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition) to review the pricing conditions for the material in question.
  Ensure that the future price is set correctly and is not zero. If it is, update it with the correct price.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the purchasing view and ensure that the pricing information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the validity dates for the pricing conditions are set correctly. If the future price is intended to be effective from a certain date, make sure that the date is correctly specified and that the price is not zero.
  
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pricing or if there are specific business rules regarding pricing, consult with your pricing or procurement team to ensure compliance with business practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MEK1: Create Condition
  MEK2: Change Condition
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order (to test after changes)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material pricing and purchasing to understand the implications of future prices and how they should be managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3138 error and ensure that your material pricing is set up correctly in SAP.