How To Fix MRNB203 - PO item (&1/&2) contains an estimated price: cannot be settled using ERS

MRNB203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: PO item (&1/&2) contains an estimated price: cannot be settled using ERS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRNB203 - PO item (&1/&2) contains an estimated price: cannot be settled using ERS ?

  The SAP error message MRNB203 indicates that a purchase order (PO) item contains an estimated price, which prevents it from being settled using the Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS) process. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a definitive price for the goods or services received, but instead finds an estimated price that cannot be processed for settlement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Estimated Price: The PO item has been created with an estimated price instead of a fixed price. This is common in scenarios where the actual price is not known at the time of the order.
  ERS Configuration: The ERS process is designed to work with confirmed prices. If the PO item is marked with an estimated price, the system will not allow it to be settled through ERS.
  Goods Receipt: If a goods receipt has been posted against the PO item with an estimated price, it can lead to this error when trying