How To Fix MY219 - The price for layer & & & & will be negative (changed to zero)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 219

• Message text: The price for layer & & & & will be negative (changed to zero)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY219 - The price for layer & & & & will be negative (changed to zero) ?

  The SAP error message MY219 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing of a material in the context of inventory management or material valuation. Specifically, it suggests that the system has calculated a negative price for a particular layer of inventory, which is not permissible. Instead, the system automatically changes the price to zero.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Inventory Valuation: This error typically arises when there are transactions that lead to a negative valuation of inventory. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrectly entered goods movements (e.g., goods issues, returns).
  Incorrect pricing conditions or discounts applied to the material.
  Manual adjustments or corrections that inadvertently lead to negative values.
  Issues with the valuation method (e.g., moving average, FIFO, etc.) that may not align with the actual inventory movements.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry, such as incorrect quantities or prices during goods receipt or invoice verification, can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or pricing procedures can also lead to negative pricing scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Inventory Transactions: Check the recent inventory transactions for the affected material. Look for any discrepancies in goods movements, such as:
  
  Goods receipts that were not properly recorded.
  Goods issues that exceed the available stock.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured, including:
  
  Valuation class
  Price control indicator (moving average vs. standard price)
  Pricing conditions
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If the issue is related to pricing conditions, review and adjust them as necessary. Ensure that discounts or surcharges are correctly applied.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry Errors: If you identify any data entry errors, correct them. This may involve reversing incorrect transactions or adjusting quantities/prices.
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the valuation methods and accounting principles are being followed correctly.
  
  
  Run Inventory Reconciliation: If necessary, run an inventory reconciliation to ensure that the inventory values are accurate and consistent across the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) to review material movements or MB5B (Stock on Posting Date) to check stock levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and material valuation for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MY219 error and implement a solution to resolve it.