How To Fix CK143 - Valuation area &1 does not exist

CK143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Valuation area &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK143 - Valuation area &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK143, which states "Valuation area &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of material valuation and costing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valuation area that has been specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Valuation Area: The valuation area specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the valuation area has not been created.
  
  Configuration Issues: The valuation area may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specified valuation area.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified valuation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area: Verify that the valuation area specified in the error message actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration