How To Fix C+337 - Material ledger not active in valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Material ledger not active in valuation area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+337 - Material ledger not active in valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message C+337 indicates that the Material Ledger is not active in the specified valuation area. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the Material Ledger functionality, but it has not been activated for the relevant valuation area in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Ledger Not Activated: The Material Ledger has not been activated for the specific valuation area in which you are trying to perform the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the settings related to the Material Ledger or the valuation area.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may require the Material Ledger to be active, but it is not set up for that valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C+337 error, you need to activate the Material Ledger for the relevant valuation area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Material Ledger -> Activate Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  In the configuration screen, select the appropriate company code and valuation area.
  Activate the Material Ledger for the desired valuation area by checking the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the Material Ledger is correctly configured for the valuation area you are working with.
  Verify that the settings for currency, price determination, and other related parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Transaction:
  
  After activating the Material Ledger, try to re-run the transaction that caused the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger: The Material Ledger is a tool in SAP that allows for the management of inventory and valuation of materials in multiple currencies and at different prices.
  Valuation Area: A valuation area can be a plant or a company code, and it defines how materials are valued in the system.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OMX1 (for activating the Material Ledger) or CKM3N (for material price analysis) to check configurations and settings.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, it is advisable to consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling team.
  Always ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the SAP configuration.
  After making changes, it may be necessary to perform a system refresh or clear caches to see the effects of the changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C+337 error and successfully activate the Material Ledger for the required valuation area.