How To Fix M8_2015 - Price determination error - price could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Price determination error - price could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2015 - Price determination error - price could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message M8_2015, which states "Price determination error - price could not be determined," typically occurs during the process of material valuation or when trying to determine the price of a material in a transaction. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Missing Price Control: The material master record may not have a price control indicator set (e.g., moving average price or standard price).
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be correctly set up in the accounting view of the material master.
  
  
  Missing Condition Records: If the pricing procedure requires condition records (e.g., for sales or purchasing), and these records are missing or not maintained, the system cannot determine the price.
  
  
  Incorrectly Configured Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to issues in price determination.
  
  
  Material Not Active: The material may not be active or may have been marked for deletion.
  
  
  Currency Issues: There may be currency conversion issues if the transaction currency does not match the valuation currency.
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data: Other related master data, such as vendor or customer master records, may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the price control indicator is set correctly.
  Ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  If applicable, check the condition records for pricing (transaction codes like VK11 for sales or MEK1 for purchasing) and ensure they are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the configuration of the pricing procedure in the system (transaction code SPRO) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Activate Material:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify that the currency settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Review Related Master Data:
  
  Check related master data (like vendor/customer) for completeness and correctness.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and VK11 (Maintain Pricing Conditions).
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed explanations of pricing procedures and material valuation.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the pricing determination process and identify where it fails.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the M8_2015 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.