M8853 - No price unit exists for material & & in layer &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 853

• Message text: No price unit exists for material & & in layer &

What causes this issue?

Im layer &V1& for material &V2& no price unit specified.

System Response

The system requires a price unit to compare the prices for the lowest
value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8853 - No price unit exists for material & & in layer & ?

  The SAP error message M8853 "No price unit exists for material & & in layer &" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation. This error indicates that the system cannot find a price unit for the specified material in the given valuation layer. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Unit: The price unit for the material in the specified valuation layer is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect pricing information.
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area (plant or company code) may not have the necessary pricing information for the material.
  Layering Issues: If you are using a specific valuation method (like moving average price or FIFO), the system may not have the required data for that layer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view for the material in question.
  Ensure that the price unit is defined and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Price Information:
  
  If the price unit is missing, you may need to enter the price information using transaction code MR21 (Change Price) or through the material master record.
  Ensure that the price is set for the correct valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Layers:
  
  Check if the valuation layer is correctly set up and if the material is assigned to the correct valuation class.
  Ensure that the valuation method used is appropriate for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Customizing (transaction SPRO) for material valuation and ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage price units and valuation layers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MR21: Change Price
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.