How To Fix M3148 - Price unit not allowed since valuation price would be zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Price unit not allowed since valuation price would be zero

What causes this issue?

You have changed the price unit of the material. As a result, the
valuation price (moving average price or standard price) has to be
redetermined. However, with the price unit you have entered, the new
valuation price would be zero. The price unit entered is therefore not
allowed.

System Response

The way the system responds depends on how this message has been
configured in your system:
If it appears as a warning, the system replaces your entry with the old
entry.
If it appears as an error message, the system does not replace your
entry, but you must correct it.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for the <LS>Material Master</>, you can define whether
this message is to appear as a warning or as an error message.
You do this in the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMT4>Define attributes of system messages</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3148 - Price unit not allowed since valuation price would be zero ?

  The SAP error message M3148, "Price unit not allowed since valuation price would be zero," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction because the valuation price for the material is zero, which is not acceptable for the specified price unit.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Valuation Price: The most common cause of this error is that the material in question has a valuation price of zero. This can happen if:
  
  The material has not been properly set up in the system.
  The material master data is incomplete or incorrect.
  The valuation class or price control settings are not configured correctly.
  There are no stock quantities for the material, leading to a zero valuation price.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Price Unit: The price unit specified in the transaction may not be compatible with the valuation price. For example, if the price unit is set to a quantity that cannot be valued due to the zero valuation price, this error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the valuation data.
  Ensure that the valuation price is set correctly and is not zero.
  If the material is new, ensure that it has been properly created and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class and Price Control:
  
  Check the valuation class assigned to the material and ensure it is correctly configured.
  Verify the price control indicator (e.g., moving average price, standard price) and ensure it is appropriate for the material.
  
  
  
  Stock Levels:
  
  Ensure that there is stock available for the material. If there is no stock, consider posting a goods receipt to create stock and establish a valuation price.
  
  
  
  Adjust Price Unit:
  
  If the price unit specified in the transaction is incorrect, adjust it to a valid value that corresponds to the valuation price.
  
  
  
  Re-evaluate Pricing Conditions:
  
  If applicable, check any pricing conditions or agreements that may affect the valuation price.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material valuation and inventory management for further insights into how valuation prices are determined and managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the M3148 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.