How To Fix /NFM/CA617 - Negative posting requires price control 'S' for article & plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Negative posting requires price control 'S' for article & plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA617 - Negative posting requires price control 'S' for article & plant & ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA617 Negative posting requires price control 'S' for article & plant & typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material valuation. This error indicates that a negative stock posting is being attempted for a material that is not set up to allow such postings under the current price control settings.
  Cause:
  
  Price Control Setting: The material in question is likely set with a price control indicator of 'V' (moving average price) instead of 'S' (standard price). Negative stock postings are only allowed for materials that are controlled with the standard price (S).
  Negative Stock Posting: The system is trying to process a transaction that would result in negative stock levels, which is not permitted for materials with a moving average price control.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record for the specific article and plant may not be configured correctly to allow negative postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Price Control: If the business process allows, consider changing the price control from 'V' to 'S' for the material. This can be done in the material master record (transaction code MM02). However, be cautious as this may have implications on how inventory valuation is handled.
  
  Go to transaction code MM02.
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Navigate to the Accounting view.
  Change the Price Control indicator to 'S'.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock Levels: If changing the price control is not feasible, ensure that stock levels are adjusted to prevent negative postings. This may involve:
  
  Performing a stock adjustment to ensure that stock levels are positive before attempting the transaction again.
  Reviewing the inventory transactions to identify and correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes: Evaluate the business processes to determine if negative stock postings are necessary. If they are, consider whether the materials should be set up with standard price control.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Record: The material master is a central repository of information for materials in SAP. It contains data related to purchasing, inventory management, accounting, and more.
  Price Control Indicators: 
  
  'S' (Standard Price): The price remains constant until it is changed manually.
  'V' (Moving Average Price): The price is recalculated based on the average of all purchases.
  
  
  Negative Stock: Negative stock can occur in scenarios such as returns, adjustments, or errors in inventory management. It is important to manage stock levels carefully to avoid such situations.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Always back up data and ensure that changes to the material master are in line with company policies and accounting practices.
  Consult with your SAP functional consultant or a financial expert if you are unsure about the implications of changing price control settings.