How To Fix MN849 - Price determination data faulty (See long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Price determination data faulty (See long text)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN849 - Price determination data faulty (See long text) ?

  The SAP error message MN849, which states "Price determination data faulty (See long text)," typically occurs during the pricing process in SAP, particularly in the context of materials management and inventory management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the price determination data for a material, which can prevent the system from calculating the correct price for transactions such as goods movements, sales orders, or purchase orders.
  Causes of MN849 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Price Control Indicator: The price control indicator (e.g., Standard Price or Moving Average Price) in the material master may be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  
  Incomplete Material Master Data: Essential fields in the material master, such as valuation class, price determination type, or accounting views, may not be properly maintained.
  
  
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area (plant or company code) may not be correctly configured or may not match the settings in the material master.
  
  
  Price Change Issues: If there have been recent changes to the pricing conditions or if the price has not been updated correctly, this can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure or the condition types used in the pricing.
  
  
  Solutions to MN849 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that all relevant fields are correctly filled out, especially the price control indicator and valuation class.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly set up in the material master and that it corresponds to the correct plant or company code.
  
  
  
  Update Pricing Conditions:
  
  If there have been changes to pricing conditions, ensure that they are updated and correctly maintained in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the pricing procedure in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary condition types are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message MN849 often comes with a long text that provides additional details about the specific issue. Make sure to read this long text for more context on the error.
  
  
  
  Run Price Determination:
  
  If applicable, run the price determination process again to see if the issue persists after making corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG for configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Community can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the MN849 error in your SAP system.