How To Fix >A719 - Valuation areas not active; delete entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 719

• Message text: Valuation areas not active; delete entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A719 - Valuation areas not active; delete entries ?

  The SAP error message A719: Valuation areas not active; delete entries typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Financial Accounting (FI) when there are inconsistencies in the valuation areas defined in the system. This error indicates that the valuation area you are trying to use is not active or has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Valuation Area: The valuation area you are trying to use is not active in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the valuation area has not been completed or if it has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation area may not be correctly assigned to the company code or plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be entries in the database that reference a valuation area that is not active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Material Management > Valuation > Valuation Area.
  Ensure that the valuation area you are trying to use is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Valuation Area:
  
  If the valuation area is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Delete Inconsistent Entries:
  
  If there are entries in the system that reference the inactive valuation area, you may need to delete or correct these entries. This can be done through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MB1A, MB1B, etc.) depending on the type of entries.
  
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the relevant company code and plant. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on how to configure valuation areas.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MB1A/MB1B: Goods Movement
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to valuation areas and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the A719 error and ensure that your valuation areas are correctly configured and active in the SAP system.