How To Fix CO074 - Valuation type & does not allow in-house production

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Valuation type & does not allow in-house production

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO074 - Valuation type & does not allow in-house production ?

  The SAP error message CO074 indicates that the valuation type specified does not allow for in-house production. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and controlling (PP/CO) when trying to perform operations related to production orders, such as creating or releasing them.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Type Configuration: The valuation type you are trying to use is configured in such a way that it does not permit in-house production. This could be due to settings in the material master or the configuration of the valuation type itself.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the item in question may have settings that restrict in-house production. This could include the procurement type being set to external procurement only.
  Production Type: The production type associated with the valuation type may not be set up to allow in-house production.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration in the controlling area or the valuation area that restricts in-house production.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the MRP and Accounting views) to ensure that the procurement type allows for in-house production.
  Ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned and configured.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the valuation type in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Navigate to:
  
  Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Valuation -> Define Valuation Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the valuation type is set up to allow in-house production.
  
  
  
  Check Production Type:
  
  Verify the production type associated with the valuation type and ensure it is configured to allow in-house production.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific settings and configurations that may be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  CO01 (Create Production Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform in-house production activities.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.