How To Fix MY280 - Prices for sales order stock only copied into valuation alternatives

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Prices for sales order stock only copied into valuation alternatives

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY280 - Prices for sales order stock only copied into valuation alternatives ?

  The SAP error message MY280 indicates that prices for sales order stock are only copied into valuation alternatives. This message typically arises in the context of inventory management and valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales order stock (also known as project stock or customer stock).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to process a sales order stock item, but the system finds that the pricing information is not available or not correctly configured for the valuation alternatives. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The valuation alternatives may not be set up correctly in the system, or the necessary pricing conditions are not maintained.
  Sales Order Stock Settings: The settings for sales order stock in the material master may not be configured to allow for the copying of prices into the valuation alternatives.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the sales order stock may not be defined or may be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MY280 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the relevant material. Ensure that the sales order stock is properly configured and that the valuation type is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Alternatives:
  
  Check the valuation alternatives in the system (transaction code OMWB) to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the necessary pricing conditions are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pricing Conditions:
  
  Ensure that the pricing conditions for the sales order stock are correctly maintained in the condition records (transaction code VK11 or VK12). This includes checking the condition types relevant to the sales order stock.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for sales orders (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the settings related to sales order stock and pricing are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling sales order stock and valuation alternatives.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that prices are being copied correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), VK11/VK12 (Maintain Pricing Conditions), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to MY280 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MY280 error and implement a solution to resolve it.