How To Fix BORGR598 - Valuation type &3 for material &1 is not in valuation area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Valuation type &3 for material &1 is not in valuation area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR598 - Valuation type &3 for material &1 is not in valuation area &2 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR598 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation type of a material in a specific valuation area. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) and can occur during various transactions, such as when trying to post goods movements, create purchase orders, or perform inventory management tasks.
  Cause:
  The error message "BORGR598 Valuation type &3 for material &1 is not in valuation area &2" is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type specified for the material does not exist in the specified valuation area. This can happen if the valuation type has not been defined for that particular valuation area in the material master.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material master or the valuation area may not be set up correctly. This could include missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect assignment of valuation types to valuation areas.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies between the valuation type and the valuation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the valuation data for the material in the relevant valuation area.
  Ensure that the valuation type specified in the error message is correctly assigned to the material in that valuation area.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you may need to add it. This can be done by going to the material master and updating the valuation data.
  You can also check the configuration settings in the Customizing (transaction code SPRO) under:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Valuation > Define Valuation Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the valuation type is defined for the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the valuation area and ensure that the valuation types are correctly assigned.
  You can check the configuration for valuation areas under:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Valuation > Define Valuation Areas.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or how to proceed, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Type: This is a classification that allows for different valuation methods for the same material. It is often used in scenarios where materials have different characteristics or costs.
  Valuation Area: This typically refers to the organizational level at which the valuation of materials is managed, such as plant or company code.
  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 identify and resolve the issue causing the BORGR598 error message in SAP.