How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE242 - No entry in key field in valuation type segment for product &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: No entry in key field in valuation type segment for product &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE242 - No entry in key field in valuation type segment for product & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE242 indicates that there is no entry in the key field in the valuation type segment for a specific product. This typically occurs in the context of product costing or inventory management when the system is unable to find the necessary valuation data for a product in the specified valuation type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type Data: The valuation type for the product is not defined in the system. This can happen if the product has not been properly set up in the material master or if the valuation type has not been assigned to the product.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the valuation types may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that store valuation type information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the valuation type is correctly assigned and that the necessary data is present.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you may need to create or maintain the valuation type for the product. This can be done in the material master or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation types are correctly configured in the system. This can be done through the configuration menu (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material valuation and check the settings for valuation types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries in the relevant tables. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 to check table entries or using specific reports designed for data consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  SPRO - SAP Reference IMG (for configuration)
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  Check tables like MARA, MARC, and MLGN for material and valuation type data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.