How To Fix /NFM/CA535 - There are raw materials for which no rate could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 535

• Message text: There are raw materials for which no rate could be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA535 - There are raw materials for which no rate could be determined ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA535 indicates that there are raw materials for which no rate could be determined in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of Material Management (MM) or Controlling (CO). This error typically arises during the process of calculating costs or when trying to perform a valuation of materials.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the necessary master data for the raw materials is incomplete or missing. This could include missing purchasing info records, material master data, or cost estimates.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the valuation of materials may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the valuation area or the costing variant.
  
  
  Inactive Costing: The costing for the raw materials may not be active or may not have been executed for the relevant period.
  
  
  Missing Price Control: The price control indicator (standard price or moving average price) may not be set for the materials in question.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as differences between the material master and the purchasing info records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data for the raw materials is complete. This includes checking the purchasing and accounting views to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  Review Costing Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the costing variant and valuation area. Ensure that the settings align with the requirements for the materials being processed.
  
  
  Execute Costing Run: If the costing has not been executed for the relevant period, perform a costing run to generate the necessary cost estimates.
  
  
  Set Price Control: Ensure that the price control indicator is set correctly for the materials. If it is missing, update the material master accordingly.
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Records: Ensure that there are valid purchasing info records for the raw materials. If they are missing, create or update them as necessary.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies between the material master and other related data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), or CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to check and update the relevant data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on material valuation and costing processes.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.