How To Fix MQ212 - Price = 0 for valuation type &3 of material &1 in valuation area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Price = 0 for valuation type &3 of material &1 in valuation area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ212 - Price = 0 for valuation type &3 of material &1 in valuation area &2 ?

  The SAP error message MQ212 "Price = 0 for valuation type &3 of material &1 in valuation area &2" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material valuation. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a material that has a valuation type with a price of zero, which is not acceptable for valuation purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price: The valuation type for the specified material does not have a valid price set in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master data may not be correctly configured, leading to a missing or incorrect price.
  Valuation Type Issues: The valuation type may not be properly defined or may not have been assigned a price in the relevant valuation area.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have been fully maintained, particularly in the accounting view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view for the material in question.
  Ensure that the valuation type has a valid price assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Price:
  
  If the price is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code MR21 (Change Price) or by updating the material master directly.
  Ensure that the price is set according to your company's pricing strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Type:
  
  Check if the valuation type is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for material valuation (transaction code OMWB).
  Ensure that the valuation type is assigned to the correct valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area:
  
  Verify that the valuation area is correctly set up and that it corresponds to the correct company code and plant.
  
  
  
  Re-evaluate Inventory:
  
  If necessary, re-evaluate the inventory for the material to ensure that all prices are correctly updated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MR21: Change Price
  OMWB: Configure Material Valuation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Material Valuation: Understanding how material valuation works in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future. Familiarize yourself with concepts like moving average price, standard price, and the impact of valuation types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MQ212 error and ensure that your material valuation is correctly configured.