M8784 - Price change more than & % in current period for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 784

• Message text: Price change more than & % in current period for material &

DEFINE &A& = 'valuation type:'.

What causes this issue?

When you post the document, a posting is made to the stock account.
This results in a large price variance in the current period.
INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check the amounts and quantities in the item for the specified material
and correct them if necessary.
Material: &V2&
Valuation area: &V3&
&A& &V4&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8784 - Price change more than & % in current period for material & ?

  The SAP error message M8784 indicates that there has been a price change for a material that exceeds a specified percentage threshold within the current period. This is a common issue in materials management and inventory control, particularly when dealing with price changes in purchasing or inventory valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Price Change Exceeds Threshold: The primary cause of this error is that the new price for the material exceeds the allowed percentage change set in the system for the current period. This is often configured in the material master or in the purchasing settings.
  Configuration Settings: The percentage threshold for price changes is typically defined in the system settings. If the new price exceeds this threshold, the system will trigger this error to prevent unexpected financial impacts.
  Frequent Price Changes: If there are frequent price changes for a material, it may lead to this error if the cumulative changes exceed the defined threshold.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Price Change: Check the new price being entered for the material and compare it with the previous price. Ensure that the change is justified and necessary.
  Adjust Threshold Settings: If the price change is valid and necessary, consider adjusting the percentage threshold in the configuration settings. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Materials Management module).
  Modifying the percentage threshold for price changes to accommodate larger fluctuations if appropriate.
  
  
  Approval Process: Implement an approval process for significant price changes to ensure that they are reviewed and justified before being entered into the system.
  Consult with Finance: If the price change is significant, consult with the finance department to understand the implications and ensure that the change aligns with financial policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specific material to understand its pricing history and settings.
  Purchasing Info Records: Check the purchasing info records for the material to see if there are any existing agreements or contracts that might be affected by the price change.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Look for SAP Notes related to error message M8784 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Training and Guidelines: Ensure that users involved in entering price changes are trained on the implications of price changes and the processes to follow when significant changes are necessary.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8784 error and manage price changes more effectively in your SAP system.