How To Fix 12158 - Valuation type &1 for material &2 in plant &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Valuation type &1 for material &2 in plant &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to create a batch for a material that is defined by its
valuation category as a material that is valuated in single batches. In
this case, the batch number should be the same as one of the material's
existing valuation categories. However valuation category <LS>&V1&</>
does not exist for material <LS>&V2&</> in plant <LS>&V3&</>.
If the material valuated in single batches - which you have just
processed - does not contain active ingredients that are valuated, the
system issues a warning or an error message, depending on how it is
configured. In the case of a warning, you can assign any of the
material's valuation categories to the batch.
If the material contains active ingredients that are valuated, you can
only assign exactly one batch to the valuation type, and this message
is issued as an error message, irrespective of how the system is
configured.

How to fix this error?

Enter the number of one of the existing valuation types of material
<LS>&V2&</> in plant <LS>&V3&</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12158 - Valuation type &1 for material &2 in plant &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 12158 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation type for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material valuation processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type specified in the error message does not exist in the system for the given material and plant combination. This can happen if the valuation type was not defined or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material master or the valuation area may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the valuation type.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The valuation type may not be assigned to the specific plant where the material is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Type: Verify that the valuation type exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OMW1 to check the valuation types.
  Ensure that the valuation type is defined for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master: 
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to edit the material master data.
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned to the material for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for the valuation area and ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned to the plant.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to the relevant sections for material valuation.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Valuation Type: If the valuation type does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the existing settings to include the required valuation type for the material and plant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valuation types or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Types: Valuation types are used in SAP to differentiate between different stock types (e.g., raw materials, finished goods) and their respective valuation methods.
  Material Master Views: The material master has various views, including basic data, purchasing, sales, and accounting views, which need to be correctly maintained for proper functionality.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12158 and ensure that the valuation type for the material in the specified plant is correctly configured.