How To Fix M8848 - Price index for pool & & & & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Price index for pool & & & & not maintained

What causes this issue?

Price index not found for the specified pool; index valuation cannot be
carried out.

How to fix this error?

Choose the function "Maintain layer --> Change". Enter the specified
pool on the initial screen and branch to the layer overview. Place the
cursor on the current fiscal year and branch to the details screen for
the layer. On this screen, enter data in the field "Price index", then
save your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8848 - Price index for pool & & & & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message M8848, which states "Price index for pool & & & & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a price index for a specific pool of materials, which is necessary for calculating prices or costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Index: The primary cause of this error is that the price index for the specified material pool has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material master or the price determination settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the price index.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Price Index:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMWB (or the relevant transaction for maintaining price indices).
  Check if the price index for the specified pool is maintained. If not, you will need to create or update it.
  Ensure that