How To Fix 8B685 - Valuation area &1 is not assigned to plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Valuation area &1 is not assigned to plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B685 - Valuation area &1 is not assigned to plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8B685 indicates that a valuation area is not assigned to a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) and is related to the configuration of the valuation area in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The valuation area (which can be a company code or plant) is not properly assigned to the plant in the configuration settings.
  The system is trying to perform a transaction that requires a valid assignment of the valuation area to the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the plant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Area.
  
  
  
  Check the Assignment:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the valuation area is assigned to the correct plant.
  If the valuation area is not assigned, you will need to create the assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Area to Plant:
  
  If necessary, create a new entry to assign the valuation area to the plant.
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined (whether it is at the company code level or plant level).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the changes, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, the valuation area can be defined at the company code level or at the plant level. It determines how materials are valued and how inventory is managed.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMW1 (for defining valuation areas) or OMW2 (for assigning valuation areas) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material valuation and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for further investigation.