How To Fix MR012 - No purchase/sales price stock values exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No purchase/sales price stock values exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR012 - No purchase/sales price stock values exist ?

  The SAP error message MR012 ("No purchase/sales price stock values exist") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and purchasing when the system is unable to find any stock values for a material in the specified period. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of MR012 Error
  
  
  No Stock Valuation: The material in question may not have any stock valuation records. This can occur if the material has not been received or if it has been issued without a corresponding purchase order.
  
  
  Incorrect Period: The error may arise if you are trying to access stock values for a period where no transactions have occurred for that material.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the valuation class may not be assigned properly.
  
  
  Missing Purchase Info Records: If there are no purchase info records for the material, the system may not be able to determine the purchase price.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, blocked) may not have any values, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solutions to MR012 Error
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify if there are any stock levels for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured. Check the valuation class and ensure that it is linked to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  Check Purchase Orders and Goods Movements: Look for any purchase orders or goods movements related to the material. If there are none, you may need to create a purchase order or receive stock.
  
  
  Verify Period Settings: Ensure that you are looking at the correct period. If you are trying to access data for a period where no transactions occurred, you will need to adjust your date range.
  
  
  Create or Update Purchase Info Records: If necessary, create or update the purchase info records for the material to ensure that the system can retrieve the correct pricing information.
  
  
  Check Stock Types: Make sure that the stock type you are querying has values. If you are looking at blocked stock, for example, ensure that there are indeed values in that category.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and MM01 (Create Material) for troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock values and material data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material management and stock valuation processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MR012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.