M8785 - Price change more than & % in previous period for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Price change more than & % in previous 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 previous period.
INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check the amounts and quantities in the material item 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 M8785 - Price change more than & % in previous period for material & ?

  The SAP error message M8785 indicates that there has been a price change for a material that exceeds a specified percentage in a previous period. This message is typically encountered during the processing of inventory management or material valuation, particularly when trying to post a goods movement or perform a valuation change.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A price change for a material exceeds the defined threshold percentage set in the system.
  The system is configured to prevent significant price fluctuations to maintain data integrity and control over inventory valuation.
  The price change might be due to a manual entry or an automatic adjustment that surpasses the allowed limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for price change thresholds in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Material Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM).
  The threshold percentage can be adjusted if necessary, but this should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Price Change:
  
  Analyze the price change that triggered the error. Ensure that the change is valid and justified.
  If the price change is legitimate, you may need to adjust the percentage threshold temporarily to allow the change to be processed.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to change the material master data and review the pricing conditions.
  You can also use MB1A, MB1B, or MB1C for goods movements to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling:
  
  If the price change is significant, consult with the finance or controlling department to ensure that the change aligns with financial reporting and inventory valuation practices.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Approval:
  
  Ensure that any significant price changes are documented and approved according to your organization's internal controls.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing price change validations.
  Training and Guidelines: Ensure that users involved in material management are trained on the implications of price changes and the processes to follow when encountering such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the M8785 error effectively. Always ensure that any changes made to system configurations are in line with your organization's policies and procedures.