How To Fix OB034 - Price indicator not maintained for 'non excise-dutiable' materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Price indicator not maintained for 'non excise-dutiable' materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB034 - Price indicator not maintained for 'non excise-dutiable' materials ?

  The SAP error message OB034, which states "Price indicator not maintained for 'non excise-dutiable' materials," typically occurs in the context of materials management and pricing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate pricing for materials that are classified as non-excise-dutiable because the necessary price indicator has not been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Indicator: The primary cause of this error is that the price indicator for non-excise-dutiable materials has not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete or if the configuration settings for pricing are not properly set up.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the required information filled out, particularly in the accounting or purchasing views.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for pricing may not include the necessary indicators for non-excise-dutiable materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting and purchasing views to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, particularly the price indicator.
  
  
  
  Maintain Price Indicator:
  
  If the price indicator is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code OBY6 or by navigating to the appropriate configuration path in SPRO.
  Ensure that the price indicator for non-excise-dutiable materials is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Access the configuration settings in SPRO (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Price Control.
  Ensure that the price control settings are correctly configured for non-excise-dutiable materials.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Understand the different material types in SAP and how they relate to pricing and excise duties.
  Price Control: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of price control (moving average price vs. standard price) and how they affect material valuation.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and pricing configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and pricing.