How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API005 - Price Determination cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API - Messages for MDG Material Ledger

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Price Determination cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API005 - Price Determination cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API005 indicates that the price determination for a material cannot be changed. This error typically arises in the context of Material Master data management within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when attempting to modify the price determination settings for a material.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes to certain fields, including price determination.
  Data Locking: The material might be locked for editing by another user or process.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to price determination based on specific criteria or business rules.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other fields or settings that prevent the change from being made.
  Document Flow: If there are existing documents (like purchase orders, sales orders, etc.) that reference the material, changes to price determination may be restricted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
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