How To Fix M7388 - Relevant price for the valuation of the delivery costs is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Relevant price for the valuation of the delivery costs is negative

What causes this issue?

The difference between the
<DS:GLOS.352A159788E65CD5E10000009B38F974>clearing value</> and
<DS:GLOS.352ADD4D88E65CD5E10000009B38F974>value of goods received</> of
freight costs is not based on the quantities.
Quantity: &V1&
Value: &V2&

System Response

The system does not allow this.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7388 - Relevant price for the valuation of the delivery costs is negative ?

  The SAP error message M7388, which states "Relevant price for the valuation of the delivery costs is negative," typically occurs during the processing of delivery costs in the context of inventory management or logistics. This error indicates that the system has encountered a negative price for the delivery costs, which is not acceptable for valuation purposes.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Price Configuration: The pricing conditions for delivery costs may have been incorrectly configured, leading to a negative value.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may contain incorrect pricing information.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions in the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, resulting in negative values being calculated.
  Currency Issues: There may be issues related to currency conversion that result in negative pricing.
  Manual Entries: Manual entries during the creation of purchase orders or invoices may have inadvertently included negative values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions in the relevant pricing procedure to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not allow for negative values.
  Review Master Data: Verify the material master and vendor master data for any incorrect pricing entries. Ensure that the prices are set correctly and are not negative.
  Adjust Delivery Costs: If delivery costs are being manually entered, ensure that they are entered as positive values.
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in currency conversion that could lead to negative pricing.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with the finance or controlling team to ensure that the pricing and valuation methods are aligned with business practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or MIGO (Goods Movement) to investigate the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and delivery cost valuation for further insights.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP logistics and pricing to conduct a deeper analysis.