How To Fix CNTACT016 - no material/inventory valuation data for plant &1 allowed in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNTACT - eCATT replacement -> ABAP class

• Message number: 016

• Message text: no material/inventory valuation data for plant &1 allowed in table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNTACT016 - no material/inventory valuation data for plant &1 allowed in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNTACT016 indicates that there is no material or inventory valuation data available for a specific plant in the specified table. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or material management (MM) processes when trying to access or manipulate data related to materials or inventory valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master for the specified plant.
  Valuation Data Not Maintained: The valuation data for the material in the specified plant may not have been maintained or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the specified plant in the system.
  Data Deletion: The valuation data might have been deleted or not yet created for the material in the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the valuation data from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the material master for the specified plant. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material and check the plant-specific data.
  Maintain Valuation Data: If the valuation data is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code MM02 to update the material master data. Ensure that the valuation class and other relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. If not, you may need to create a new material or extend the existing material to the required plant.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the system related to material valuation and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in MM or CO modules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MBEW: Material Valuation
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CNTACT016 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.