How To Fix RECEPR171 - Difference calculation not required for initial valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECEPR - Messages for Contract Valuation

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Difference calculation not required for initial valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECEPR171 - Difference calculation not required for initial valuation ?

  The SAP error message RECEPR171 ("Difference calculation not required for initial valuation") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or inventory management when there is an attempt to perform a valuation or adjustment that is not necessary for the initial valuation of an asset or inventory item.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Initial Valuation: The system is trying to perform a valuation adjustment on an asset or inventory item that has not yet been fully set up or is in the initial valuation phase.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the asset accounting settings or inventory management settings that is causing the system to expect a valuation adjustment when it should not.
  Posting Errors: There may be an attempt to post a transaction that is not valid for the current state of the asset or inventory.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECEPR171 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset or Inventory