How To Fix 0D065 - The alternative evaluation group must be blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 065

• Message text: The alternative evaluation group must be blank

What causes this issue?

The bank number specified has not been entered in the Customizing table
designated for it.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the Customizing table. If necessary, correct the data in the
DME file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D065 - The alternative evaluation group must be blank ?

  The SAP error message 0D065 ("The alternative evaluation group must be blank") typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with valuation and costing in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects the field for the alternative evaluation group to be empty, but it has been filled with a value.
  Cause:
  
  Field Misconfiguration: The alternative evaluation group field in the material master or related configuration might have been incorrectly populated.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a material, the user may have inadvertently entered a value in the alternative evaluation group field.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they might be incorrectly populating this field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change).
  Navigate to the relevant views (like Accounting or Costing) and check the alternative evaluation group field.
  If it contains a value, clear it and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the error persists, check the configuration settings related to valuation and costing in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the settings for the alternative evaluation group are correctly defined and that the field is not required in the context you are working in.
  
  
  
  Custom Code Review:
  
  If there are any custom programs or user exits that might be affecting the material master data, review the code to ensure that it is not unintentionally populating the alternative evaluation group field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Field Location: The alternative evaluation group is typically found in the Accounting or Costing views of the material master.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.