How To Fix M8394 - Perform the planned price change for material &1 &2 &3

M8394 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 394

• Message text: Perform the planned price change for material &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8394 - Perform the planned price change for material &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message M8394, which states "Perform the planned price change for material &1 &2 &3," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory valuation. This error indicates that a planned price change for a specific material has not been executed, which is necessary for the system to update the material's valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planned Price Change Not Executed: The most common cause of this error is that a planned price change for the specified material has been created but not yet executed. This can happen if the user has created a price change in the system but has not finalized it.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the planned price change.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or pricing procedures that prevent the planned price change from being processed.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that