How To Fix MQ213 - Price = 0 for material & in val.area & special stock & val.type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Price = 0 for material & in val.area & special stock & val.type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ213 - Price = 0 for material & in val.area & special stock & val.type & ?

  The SAP error message MQ213 "Price = 0 for material & in val.area & special stock & val.type &" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and valuation. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a material that has a price of zero in the specified valuation area, special stock, and valuation type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Data: The material in question does not have a valid price maintained in the system for the specified valuation area and valuation type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material master or the valuation area may not be set up correctly.
  Special Stock Issues: If the material is classified as special stock (e.g., consignment, project stock), there may be specific settings or conditions that are not met.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry or during the creation of the material master record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view for the material in the specified valuation area.
  Ensure that a valid price is maintained for the material. If not, update the price accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly configured and that the material is assigned to the correct valuation class.
  Check if the valuation type is correctly defined and linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Update Pricing Conditions:
  
  If the material is subject to pricing conditions (e.g., through purchasing or sales), ensure that the relevant pricing conditions are maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Special Stock Configuration:
  
  If the material is special stock, verify the configuration for that special stock type. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to set the price or if there are specific financial implications, consult with your finance or controlling team.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, reprocess the transaction that triggered the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and pricing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MQ213 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.