How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION012 - Value assignment type does not exist in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_VALUATION - Substance Characteristic Values and Additional Info.

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Value assignment type does not exist in Customizing

What causes this issue?

This value assignment type is not yet entered in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.EHS_MD_120_30_35>Set Up Table-Based Value Assignment</>.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Add the required entry in the IMG activity <LS>Set Up Table-Based Value
Assignment</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION012 - Value assignment type does not exist in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION012 indicates that a value assignment type does not exist in the Customizing settings of the system. This error typically arises in the context of material valuation or when dealing with characteristics in classification.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The value assignment type that is being referenced in the transaction or process is not defined in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Value Assignment Type: The value assignment type may have been incorrectly specified in the material master or classification settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing.
  Versioning Issues: The system may be using an outdated version of the configuration that does not include the required value assignment type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant area where value assignment types are defined. This is usually found under:
  
  Logistics > General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Value Assignment Types.
  
  
  Verify if the required value assignment type is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Value Assignment Type:
  
  If the value assignment type does not exist, you can create it by following the steps in the Customizing settings.
  Ensure that the new value assignment type is correctly configured with the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master or Classification Settings:
  
  Review the material master data or classification settings to ensure that the correct value assignment type is being used.
  You can use transaction MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on value assignment types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on material valuation and classification.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CM_SUB_VALUATION012 error message in SAP.