How To Fix CRM_CODEX040 - You have not maintained a valuation type for the item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CODEX - Messages for Check Reports for Service Data Exchange

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You have not maintained a valuation type for the item

What causes this issue?

When you create an item, the valuation type is optional. In this case,
no valuation type was entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

<DS:SIMG.CRM_VOR_SRV_BEWART>Define Valuation Types</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CODEX040 - You have not maintained a valuation type for the item ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CODEX040, which states "You have not maintained a valuation type for the item," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when dealing with items in a sales order, quotation, or similar document. This error indicates that the system requires a valuation type for the item, which is necessary for pricing and valuation purposes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The most common cause of this error is that the valuation type for the item has not been defined in the system. Valuation types are used to differentiate between different types of stock or inventory items, especially in scenarios involving multiple valuation methods.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the CRM system that prevent the valuation type from being recognized or maintained.
  
  
  Item Category Settings: The item category settings may not be configured to allow for the valuation type to be assigned.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the item may not have been properly maintained, leading to missing valuation type information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Type:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the valuation type is maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Accounting view).
  If the item is a configurable material, ensure that the valuation type is set in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Item Category:
  
  Review the item category settings in the sales document type configuration (transaction code VOV8).
  Ensure that the item category allows for the assignment of a valuation type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check if the material is correctly set up in the material master. Ensure that all necessary fields, including valuation type, are filled out.
  If the material is new, ensure that it has been created with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings related to valuation types in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the valuation types are defined and linked to the appropriate materials.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VOV8: Configure Item Categories
  SPRO: Access Customizing settings
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and item category configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_CODEX040 error and ensure that the valuation type is properly maintained for the item in question.