How To Fix MA703 - Basic value will be zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Basic value will be zero

What causes this issue?

The message means that the forecast values will be negative. Because
no negative values can be forecast, the forecast has failed and has
been
terminated.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA703 - Basic value will be zero ?

  The SAP error message MA703 ("Basic value will be zero") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when there is an issue with the calculation of basic values for a material or a production order. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where it cannot determine a valid basic value, which is essential for various calculations, such as pricing, costing, or inventory valuation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or missing essential information, such as valuation class, price control indicators, or costing data.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how values are calculated.
  Zero Quantity: The system may be trying to calculate a value based on a quantity that is zero, which results in a basic value of zero.
  Invalid Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as discrepancies between the material master and the accounting views.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially in the accounting and costing views.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to material valuation and costing. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  Validate Quantity: Ensure that the quantity being used in the calculation is not zero. If it is, investigate why the quantity is zero and correct it if necessary.
  Examine Costing Variants: Verify that the costing variant being used is valid and properly configured. Make adjustments if necessary.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the material master and related data to identify and correct any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.