How To Fix M7315 - Price control indicator inconsistent: & -> see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Price control indicator inconsistent: & -> see long text

What causes this issue?

In the material master record (Accounting view data), price control is
neither <LB>S</> (standard price) nor <LB>V</> (moving average price).

System Response

Therefore, it is not possible to update the stock value in the material
master record.

How to fix this error?

Cancel current processing.
Choose <LS>Material -> Change</> from the Material Master menu and
maintain the price control in the Accounting view.
Check the price.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7315 - Price control indicator inconsistent: & -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message M7315, which states "Price control indicator inconsistent: & -> see long text," typically occurs in the context of material master data management. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the price control indicators for a material, which can lead to issues in inventory valuation and costing.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency usually arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  
  Different Price Control Indicators: The material may have different price control indicators set in different views (e.g., the accounting view and the purchasing view). For example, one view might be set to "Standard Price" (S) while another is set to "Moving Average Price" (V).
  
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type configuration may not align with the price control indicators. Certain material types are expected to have specific price control indicators.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the material master data, inconsistencies can occur.
  
  
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the material master data that do not adhere to the expected configurations can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7315 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the price control indicator is consistent across all relevant views.
  
  
  
  Correct Inconsistencies:
  
  If you find inconsistencies, you can correct them by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master data. Ensure that the price control indicator is set correctly based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the material type in transaction code OMH1 (for price control settings) to ensure that it aligns with the intended price control indicators.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all data was transferred correctly and that no inconsistencies were introduced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the long text of the error message for additional context and specific guidance related to your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the material transactions (e.g., goods movements, inventory valuation) to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Price Control Indicators:
  
  Standard Price (S): The material is valued at a fixed price, which can be adjusted through periodic revaluations.
  Moving Average Price (V): The material is valued based on the average price of the material over time, which changes with each purchase.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMH1: Configure Material Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the M7315 error in SAP.