How To Fix RY901 - Calculation uses theoretical price

RY901 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RY - Messages for RM Basis

• Message number: 901

• Message text: Calculation uses theoretical price

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RY901 - Calculation uses theoretical price ?

  The SAP error message RY901, which states "Calculation uses theoretical price," typically occurs in the context of pricing and valuation in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to materials management (MM) or production planning (PP). This message indicates that the system is using a theoretical price for a calculation instead of an actual or standard price.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Actual Price: The most common cause is that the system does not have an actual price available for the material or product being processed. This can happen if the material has not been purchased or if there are no recent transactions that would establish a current price.
  
  
  Price Control Settings: The material master may be set to use a price control method (like moving average price or standard price) that is not applicable or not updated.
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the system defaulting to a