How To Fix NAA398 - The price determination date is missing (GR price determination)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 398

• Message text: The price determination date is missing (GR price determination)

What causes this issue?

The price determination date (goods receipt price determination) is
missing.

System Response

The update cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

An internal error probably occurred. Contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA398 - The price determination date is missing (GR price determination) ?

  The SAP error message NAA398, which states "The price determination date is missing (GR price determination)," typically occurs during the Goods Receipt (GR) process when the system is unable to determine the price for the goods being received due to a missing or incorrect price determination date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Determination Date: The price determination date is not specified in the document or is not being derived correctly from the associated purchase order or contract.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for price determination in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the goods receipt may not be configured to allow for price determination.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary information for price determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Purchase Order: Ensure that the purchase order associated with the goods receipt has a valid price determination date. This date is usually derived from the purchase order or contract.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for price determination in the SAP system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Materials Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Goods Movement > Define Price Determination.
  
  
  Verify Document Type: Ensure that the document type used for the goods receipt is correctly configured to allow for price determination. This can also be checked in the SPRO settings.
  Check Master Data: Review the material master and vendor master data to ensure that all necessary fields for price determination are filled out correctly.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the purchase order details and ensure that the price is maintained correctly.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Price Determination Process: Understanding how SAP determines prices during the goods receipt process can help in troubleshooting. The system typically looks at the purchase order, contract, or material master for pricing information.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on price determination and goods receipt processes.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect price determination.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Materials Management (MM) for further assistance.