How To Fix SGT_01888 - Price control has to be maintained for posting entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Price control has to be maintained for posting entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01888 - Price control has to be maintained for posting entry ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01888, which states "Price control has to be maintained for posting entry," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material valuation. This error indicates that the system requires a price control indicator to be set for the material in question before it can process a posting entry, such as a goods movement or invoice verification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Control Indicator: The material master record for the item being posted does not have a price control indicator defined. Price control indicators determine how the system values inventory (e.g., moving average price or standard price).
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured correctly to allow for the necessary price control settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material valuation settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SGT_01888 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Navigate to the "Accounting" view and check the "Price Control" field.
  Ensure that a valid price control indicator (e.g., "S" for Standard Price or "V" for Moving Average Price) is set.
  
  
  
  Maintain Price Control:
  
  If the price control is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the "Accounting" view and enter the appropriate price control indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type associated with the material allows for the necessary price control settings. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to: Logistics > Materials Management > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correctly configured to allow for price control.
  
  
  
  Repost the Entry:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to repost the entry that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Price Control Indicators:
  
  S: Standard Price - The material is valued at a fixed price.
  V: Moving Average Price - The material is valued based on the average price of the inventory.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C: Various goods movement transactions that may trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and price control settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SGT_01888 error and successfully process your posting entry.