How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE038 - Valuation class & not allowed for product type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Valuation class & not allowed for product type &

What causes this issue?

The combination of values you have entered is not defined in the system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entries, and choose a valid value or combination of values.
If you want the value(s) to be defined in the system, contact your
systems administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE038 - Valuation class & not allowed for product type & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE038 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation class assigned to a product type in the system. This error typically arises when the valuation class specified for a product does not match the allowed valuation classes for that particular product type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material or product does not correspond to the product type defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the specified valuation class for the given product type.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to a mismatch between the valuation class and product type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Class: Verify the valuation class assigned to the product in the material master. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the product type.
  
  You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  
  
  
  Review Product Type Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the product type in the system. Ensure that the valuation class you are trying to use is allowed for that product type.
  
  This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant sections for product types and valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data: If the valuation class is incorrect, update the material master with the correct valuation class that is allowed for the product type.
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team to understand the allowed combinations of valuation classes and product types.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Class: This is a key field in the material master that determines how the material is valued in financial accounting and inventory management.
  Product Type: This defines the category of the product in the system and can have specific rules and configurations associated with it.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it is crucial for various processes including procurement, inventory management, and accounting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.