How To Fix MRNB038 - Document with value difference exists. No revaluation possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRNB - Messages for Revaluation (Retro Active Pricing)

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Document with value difference exists. No revaluation possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRNB038 - Document with value difference exists. No revaluation possible ?

  The SAP error message MRNB038 ("Document with value difference exists. No revaluation possible") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material valuation. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the valuation of a material document, which prevents the system from performing a revaluation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Value Differences: The error usually arises when there are value differences between the material document and the accounting document. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Price changes after the goods receipt.
  Incomplete or incorrect postings in the material document.
  Manual adjustments or corrections that have not been properly reflected in the system.
  
  
  
  Open Purchase Orders: If there are open purchase orders or goods receipts that have not been fully processed, this can also lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Currency Differences: If there are currency conversions involved, fluctuations in exchange rates can lead to value differences.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MRNB038 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Documents: Use transaction code MB03 to display the material document and check for any discrepancies in the values.
  
  
  Analyze Accounting Documents: Use transaction code FB03 to view the accounting document associated with the material document. Look for any differences in the amounts.
  
  
  Reconcile Differences: If you find discrepancies, you may need to reconcile the differences. This could involve:
  
  Adjusting the material document.
  Correcting the accounting entries.
  Posting any necessary adjustments to align the values.
  
  
  
  Check Open Purchase Orders: Use transaction code ME2N to check for any open purchase orders that might be causing the issue. Ensure that all goods receipts are processed correctly.
  
  
  Use Transaction MR11: If you need to clear the value difference, you can use transaction MR11 (Clear Invoice Receipt) to clear the differences for the material document.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that all postings are correct and that there are no underlying issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB03: Display Material Document
  FB03: Display Document
  ME2N: Purchase Orders by PO Number
  MR11: Clear Invoice Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and material valuation for further insights into handling discrepancies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MRNB038 error in SAP.