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

MN849 - Overview

• 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