How To Fix CK617 - Valuation type for in-house production is blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Valuation type for in-house production is blank

What causes this issue?

You want to mark or release a material in valuation area &v1&. However,
the system has determined that although the local valuation category
&v2& is defined for valuation area &v1&, the valuation type is not
defined for in-house production.

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?

Go into Customizing and check the following:
<DS:TRAN.OMWC>Set split valuation</>
Check the following:
Valuation category &v2& should be set as the global valuation category.
Valuation category &v2& should be defined as the local valuation
category for valuation area &v1&.
The valuation type for in-house production should be defined for the
local valuation category &v2&. It must not be left blank.
A segment for in-house production has been created for the material to
be marked or released. The accompanying valuation type is entered in
the 'In-house production' field for local valuation category &v2&.
The 'In-house production mandatory' indicator should be set for local
valuation category &v2&.
When conditions 1) to 4) have been met, a material can be marked or
released in split valuation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK617 - Valuation type for in-house production is blank ?

  The SAP error message CK617, which states "Valuation type for in-house production is blank," typically occurs in the context of product costing and material valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valuation type for the in-house production of a material, which is necessary for proper cost calculation and inventory valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type for the material in question has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material master or the valuation area may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, particularly in the accounting or costing views.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not have a corresponding valuation type defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the valuation type is correctly maintained.
  If the valuation type is blank, you may need to enter the appropriate valuation type.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the valuation class in the material master and verify it against the configuration in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for material valuation (transaction code SPRO).
  Under "Logistics - General" > "Material Master" > "Valuation and Account Assignment" > "Define Valuation Types," ensure that the valuation types are defined and linked to the appropriate valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Check for In-House Production:
  
  If the material is produced in-house, ensure that the production process is correctly set up in the system, including the routing and bill of materials (BOM).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on material valuation and costing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the material again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management and costing.