How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION821 - 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: 821

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

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

The system cannot read the value assignments for the value assignment
type.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE EHS_NA_CHECK_CUSTOMIZING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION821 - Value assignment type & does not exist in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION821 indicates that a value assignment type specified in your configuration does not exist in the Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of material valuation, where the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for a specific value assignment type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The value assignment type that is being referenced in your transaction or process is not defined in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Value Assignment Type: The value assignment type may have been incorrectly entered or may not be valid for the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing.
  Versioning Issues: If you are working with different versions of SAP or have recently upgraded, some configurations may not have been migrated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for material valuation or the specific module you are working with.
  Verify if the value assignment type in question is defined. If not, you may 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 appropriate steps in the Customizing menu.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Double-check the input data or configuration that is triggering the error. Ensure that the value assignment type is correctly specified and valid for the context.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific value assignment type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OMN1 (for value assignment types) or SPRO (to access Customizing) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.