How To Fix M7330 - Price of goods mvt will become negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 330

• Message text: Price of goods mvt will become negative

What causes this issue?

The goods movement was valuated at a negative price.
Quantity: &V1&
value : &V2&

System Response

The system does not allow this.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7330 - Price of goods mvt will become negative ?

  The SAP error message M7330, which states "Price of goods movement will become negative," typically occurs during inventory transactions, such as goods movements, when the system detects that the price of the goods being moved would result in a negative value. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the valuation of inventory is set to a method that does not allow for negative prices, or when the quantity being moved exceeds the available stock.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Stock: The transaction may attempt to move more stock than is available, leading to a negative valuation.
  Incorrect Valuation Method: The valuation method (e.g., moving average, standard price) may not support negative prices.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master data may be incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies in pricing.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, blocked) may not allow for the movement being attempted.
  Quantity Issues: The quantity being moved may be incorrectly entered or calculated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the available stock for the material in question. Ensure that there is enough stock to cover the movement.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master settings, especially the valuation class and price control settings. Ensure they are configured correctly.
  Adjust Quantity: If the quantity being moved is too high, adjust it to a level that does not exceed the available stock.
  Valuation Method: Ensure that the valuation method used for the material allows for the type of transaction being performed.
  Check Stock Types: Make sure that the stock type you are trying to move from allows for the movement. For example, you cannot move stock from a blocked stock type.
  Consult with Finance: If the issue persists, consult with your finance team to ensure that the pricing and valuation methods are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check stock levels or MM03 (Display Material) to review material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on inventory management and valuation methods.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.