How To Fix M8_2016 - Error in price determination (see message log)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error in price determination (see message log)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2016 - Error in price determination (see message log) ?

  The SAP error message M8_2016, which indicates "Error in price determination (see message log)," typically occurs during the pricing process in materials management, particularly when trying to determine the price of a material during a transaction such as a goods movement, invoice verification, or sales order processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing pricing conditions or incorrect valuation class.
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the transaction may not be set up correctly, or the condition records may be missing.
  Currency Issues: There may be discrepancies in currency settings, such as missing exchange rates or incorrect currency conversion settings.
  Valuation Type Issues: If the material is managed in batches or has multiple valuation types, there may be issues with how these are configured.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the valuation area or the price control settings (standard vs. moving average).
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the transaction may not be configured correctly for price determination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Message Log: The first step is to check the detailed message log for more specific information about the error. This can provide insights into what exactly went wrong.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correct. Check the accounting view for pricing information and ensure that the valuation class is set correctly.
  Verify Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the transaction. Ensure that all necessary condition records are maintained and that the procedure is correctly configured.
  Check Currency Settings: Verify that the currency settings are correct and that the necessary exchange rates are maintained in the system.
  Review Valuation Types: If applicable, check the configuration of valuation types and ensure that they are set up correctly for the materials in question.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings for the valuation area and price control to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, try to replicate the issue with different materials or transactions to see if the problem persists, which can help isolate the cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VK11 (Create Condition), and OBYC (Automatic Postings) to check and maintain relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and material valuation.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.