How To Fix 06289 - Valuation type & not defined

06289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Valuation type & not defined

What causes this issue?

The <GL:valuation_type>valuation type</> you entered is not defined for
the material.

How to fix this error?

Display the valuation types defined for the material with F4 and choose
one from the list.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

06289 - Details

• The SAP error message "06289 Valuation type & not defined" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valuation type that has been specified in the transaction or configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This can happen if the valuation type has not been defined in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the correct valuation type assigned, or it may be missing altogether.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where the valuation type is required but not provided or incorrectly referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Valuation Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP