How To Fix M7312 - Enter a sales value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Enter a sales value

What causes this issue?

The material is only managed on a value basis. You must therefore enter
the sales value for every goods movement.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the sales value.

If there is no sales value field on the screen, there may be an error in
Customizing. In this case, contact your system administrator so that the
field selection for the movement type can be changed.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7312 - Enter a sales value ?

  The SAP error message M7312 "Enter a sales value" typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or when trying to create or update a sales-related document in SAP. This error indicates that a required field for entering a sales value (such as price or amount) has not been filled in.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Value: The most common cause is that the sales value field is left blank. This could happen if the user did not enter a price for the item or if the pricing conditions are not set up correctly.
  Pricing Procedure Issues: There may be issues with the pricing procedure that prevent the system from calculating the sales value automatically.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for sales documents may not be set up correctly, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip entering the sales value due to oversight.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Sales Value: The immediate solution is to ensure that the sales value is entered in the relevant field. Check the sales order or document and fill in the required fields.
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions for the item. Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured and that the necessary condition records exist.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for sales documents and pricing procedures. Ensure that all mandatory fields are correctly defined.
  User Training: Provide training to users on the importance of entering all required fields when creating or updating sales documents to avoid this error in the future.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical support, you may want to debug the transaction to see if there are any underlying issues causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to sales orders, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and sales order management.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution (SD) modules.