In this step, you specify the effect of message M8 155 Standard cost estimate exists in period X . This message appears when you attempt to manually change the valuation price of a material after a standard cost estimate was released in the corresponding period. In the standard system, this message is an error message. This prevents the standard price of a material from being changed during the period.
For example, if there are significant price fluctuations for raw materials and externally procured semifinished products, it may be advisable to change the standard price within the period. Before you can change the standard price, you must alter the message type so that this message is issued as an information message.
You can also specify whether the message should be issued differently online and in the background, and whether the setting applies to all users or only certain users.
Suppose the table contains the following entries:
| Msg | User | Online | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | [blank] | E (Error) | E (Error) |
| 155 | SMITH | I (Info) | E (Error) |
These entries would have the following effects:
In the standard system, this message is an error message.
Define the message type if appropriate.