How To Fix MY217 - The price calculated for material & & & is negative (no update)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 217

• Message text: The price calculated for material & & & is negative (no update)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY217 - The price calculated for material & & & is negative (no update) ?

  The SAP error message MY217 indicates that the system has calculated a negative price for a material during a transaction, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of inventory valuation or pricing in the Materials Management (MM) module. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Price Calculation: The most common cause is that the system has calculated a price that is less than zero. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrectly configured pricing conditions.
  Incorrectly entered data in the material master or purchase order.
  Issues with the valuation class or account determination.
  Incorrectly set up pricing procedures or conditions in the system.
  
  
  
  Inventory Adjustments: If there are adjustments to inventory (like returns or write-offs) that are not properly accounted for, it can lead to negative pricing.
  
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or discrepancies in exchange rates, it may lead to negative pricing.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the valuation class, price control (standard price or moving average price), and other relevant fields are correctly set.
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure. Ensure that there are no incorrect or missing conditions that could lead to a negative price calculation.
  
  
  Analyze Transactions: Look at the recent transactions related to the material. Check for any returns, adjustments, or postings that might have caused the negative price.
  
  
  Adjust Inventory Valuation: If the issue is related to inventory valuation, you may need to adjust the inventory levels or valuations to correct the pricing.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with the finance or controlling team to ensure that the account determination and valuation methods are correctly configured.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. If necessary, reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or MB51 (Material Document List) to investigate the material and related transactions.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SPRO related to material valuation and pricing procedures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed explanations of pricing procedures and material valuation methods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MY217 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.