How To Fix MF305 - Moving average price not maintained in the material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Moving average price not maintained in the material master

What causes this issue?

The moving average price does not exist in the accounting screen of the
material master.

How to fix this error?

Enter the moving average price in <DS:TRAN.MM02>Accounting</> screen of
the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF305 - Moving average price not maintained in the material master ?

  The SAP error message MF305, which states "Moving average price not maintained in the material master," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the moving average price (MAP) to be set for a material, but it is not maintained in the material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Moving Average Price: The most common cause is that the moving average price has not been set for the material in the material master data.
  Material Type Settings: The material type may not be configured to allow for moving average pricing.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with moving average pricing.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for price updates or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Moving Average Price:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Accounting view).
  Ensure that the moving average price is maintained in the "Price" field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured to allow moving average pricing. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class:
  
  Check if the valuation class assigned to the material is appropriate for moving average pricing. This can also be found in the material master under the Accounting view.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or in a status that prevents price updates. You can check this in the material master or by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Perform a Stock Posting:
  
  If the moving average price is still not set, you may need to perform a stock posting (e.g., goods receipt) to trigger the system to calculate and set the moving average price based on the stock value.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and pricing.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MF305 error and maintain the moving average price for the material in question.