How To Fix CKMLMV169 - No valuation class is assigned to material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLMV - Message class for quantity structure tool

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No valuation class is assigned to material &1

What causes this issue?

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?

Assign a valuation class to the material in the accounting view of the
material master record.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV169 - No valuation class is assigned to material &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV169 "No valuation class is assigned to material &1" typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the valuation of materials in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Class: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a valuation class assigned to it. The valuation class is essential for determining how the material is valued in financial accounting and controlling.
  Material Master Data: The valuation class is defined in the material master data, specifically in the accounting view. If this data is missing or incorrectly configured, the error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the valuation classes in the system, or the material type may not be correctly linked to a valuation class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Navigate to the Accounting view and check if the valuation class is assigned. If it is missing, you will need to assign a valid valuation class.
  If you need to change the valuation class, you can do so using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Class:
  
  If the valuation class is not assigned, you can assign it based on the material type and the relevant configuration in your organization.
  Ensure that the valuation class corresponds to the correct account determination settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for valuation classes in the SAP system (transaction code OBYC).
  Ensure that the valuation classes are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  
  
  
  Material Type Settings:
  
  Check the material type settings to ensure that it is configured to allow for the assignment of valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which valuation class to assign, consult your organization's documentation or speak with your finance or controlling team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OBYC: Configure Automatic Account Determination
  
  
  Material Ledger: Ensure that the Material Ledger is properly configured if you are using it for actual costing.
  Valuation Class: This is a key component in the integration between Material Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI) modules in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLMV169 error and ensure that the material is properly configured for valuation in the SAP system.