How To Fix M8421 - Order price quantity cannot be determined automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Order price quantity cannot be determined automatically

What causes this issue?

Due to differences between the PO price quantity and the PO quantity in
previously posted goods receipts and invoices, the corresponding PO
price quantity &V4& &V3& for the quantity to be entered would lead to
the PO history becoming inconsistent. This is because the one unit of
measure contains an invoice surplus, and in other contains a delivery
surplus. This is not permitted.

System Response

The system does not propose a new PO price quantity.

How to fix this error?

You must change the PO price quantity.

The PO price quantity must be at least &V2& &V3&.

The PO price quantity must be at most &V2& &V3&.

Check the PO history also. It might be the case that an incorrect PO
price quantity was entered during goods receipt or invoice receipt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8421 - Order price quantity cannot be determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message M8421, "Order price quantity cannot be determined automatically," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically determine the price or quantity for a specific order, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the material or vendor may not be maintained in the system. This can include missing info records, conditions in the pricing procedure, or missing purchase order conditions.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, which can lead to issues in determining the price or quantity.
  
  
  Incomplete Purchase Info Records: If the purchase info record for the vendor and material combination is incomplete or missing, the system may not be able to determine the price.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the document type may not be configured correctly, or the necessary condition types may not be included.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are discrepancies in currency settings between the purchase order and the vendor master data, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type used for the purchase order may not be configured to allow for automatic price determination.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Verify that the necessary pricing conditions are maintained in the system. This includes checking the condition records for the material and vendor.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured, especially the purchasing view.
  
  
  Maintain Purchase Info Records: If applicable, create or update the purchase info records for the vendor and material combination to ensure that the pricing information is available.
  
  
  Examine Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the purchase order. Ensure that it includes the necessary condition types for price determination.
  
  
  Currency Configuration: Verify that the currency settings in the purchase order match those in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Review the configuration of the document type used for the purchase order to ensure it allows for automatic price determination.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to investigate the purchase order details.
  Transaction MEK1: Use this transaction to maintain condition records for pricing.
  Transaction MM03: Use this transaction to display material master data and check the purchasing view.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.