How To Fix M3157 - Future price is zero ("valid from" date will be reset)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Future price is zero ("valid from" date will be reset)

What causes this issue?

When you change the price unit, all the material's prices will be
recalculated.

System Response

Since the new price unit gives a future price with the value zero, the
"Valid from" date of the future price will be reset when you press
Enter.

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 M3157 - Future price is zero ("valid from" date will be reset) ?

  The SAP error message M3157, which states "Future price is zero ('valid from' date will be reset)," typically occurs in the context of material management and pricing in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where a future price for a material is set to zero, which is not valid for the pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Future Price: The primary cause of this error is that the future price for a material is set to zero in the pricing conditions. This can happen if the pricing records were not maintained correctly or if there was an error during data entry.
  Invalid Validity Dates: The validity dates for the pricing conditions may not be set correctly, leading to a situation where the system expects a price but finds none.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data or the condition records that are linked to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) or VK11 (Create Condition) to check the pricing conditions for the material in question.
  Ensure that there is a valid future price set for the material and that it is not zero.
  
  
  
  Update Condition Records:
  
  If the future price is indeed zero, update the condition records to reflect the correct pricing. Make sure to enter a valid price for the future date.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Check the validity dates of the pricing conditions. Ensure that the "valid from" date is set correctly and that it aligns with the expected future pricing.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly. This includes checking the purchasing and sales views for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pricing or if there are complex pricing strategies in place, consult with your pricing or finance team to ensure that the pricing strategy aligns with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), VK11 (Create Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to pricing issues or the specific error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions and material management for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3157 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are set up correctly in SAP.