/FMP/MP028 - Reference for material price could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FMP/MP -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Reference for material price could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FMP/MP028 - Reference for material price could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /FMP/MP028 Reference for material price could not be determined typically occurs in the context of material management and pricing in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with material price determination in the context of a material ledger or during the posting of goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Price Determination Settings: The system may not have the necessary configuration to determine the price for the material. This could be due to missing settings in the material master or in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not have the required data for price determination, such as the valuation class or price control indicator.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to issues in price determination.
  
  
  No Valid Price Records: There may be no valid price records available for the material in the relevant period or for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material ledger or the pricing procedure that prevent the system from determining the price.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Ensure that the valuation class and price control indicators are set correctly.
  
  
  Review Price Determination Settings: Check the configuration settings for price determination in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OBYC for automatic account determination).
  
  
  Validate Valuation Class: Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correctly set up in the system and that it corresponds to the correct accounts in the general ledger.
  
  
  Check Price Records: Look for valid price records in the system for the material. This can be done through transaction codes like ME1M (for purchasing info records) or using the material ledger.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  Test in a Development Environment: If changes are made, test them in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OBYC (Automatic Account Determination).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material pricing and valuation.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect price determination.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.