How To Fix /NFM/CA550 - Price of item with NF raw materials less than/equal to 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Price of item with NF raw materials less than/equal to 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA550 - Price of item with NF raw materials less than/equal to 0 ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA550 Price of item with NF raw materials less than/equal to 0 typically occurs in the context of the SAP New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) module or when dealing with materials that have a non-finished (NF) status. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the price of an item that includes non-finished raw materials is either zero or negative, which is not acceptable for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Pricing: The price of the raw materials or the finished product has not been set correctly in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the raw materials may be incomplete or missing essential pricing information.
  Costing Issues: The costing variant or the valuation method used may not be appropriate, leading to incorrect price calculations.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the material valuation settings or pricing procedures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the raw materials involved and ensure that the pricing information is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the price is not set to zero or a negative value.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no missing conditions that could lead to a zero or negative price.
  
  
  
  Update Costing Information:
  
  If applicable, run the costing run to update the prices for the materials. This can be done through transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to material valuation and pricing procedures in the SPRO transaction. Ensure that they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the pricing and costing methods are aligned with the company's financial policies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the program to identify where the price is being calculated and why it is resulting in zero or negative values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CK11N/CK40N for costing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material valuation and pricing procedures for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.