How To Fix CRM_CODEX072 - No valuation type is assigned to item category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No valuation type is assigned to item category &1

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, there is no valuation type assigned to item category
&SYST-MSGV1&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the <DS:SIMG.CRM_POSTYPEN_001>valuation type</>. You can do so
in Customizing for Customer Relationship Management by choosing
<ls>Transactions -> Basic Settings -> Define Item Categories ->
Definition of Item Categories -> Assignment of Business Transaction
Categories -> Customizing Item</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CODEX072 - No valuation type is assigned to item category &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CODEX072 indicates that there is no valuation type assigned to the specified item category in the CRM system. This error typically arises in scenarios where pricing or valuation is required for items in a sales order, quotation, or other CRM documents, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category in question does not have a valuation type assigned in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category may not be correctly defined or may not be suitable for the transaction being processed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the valuation types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedure.
  Check the item category that is causing the error and ensure that a valuation type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you will need to assign a valid valuation type to the item category.
  This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the item category.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type includes the necessary conditions for the item category.
  Check if the pricing procedure is correctly linked to the item category.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by creating a new sales order or document that uses the item category to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct valuation type or item category, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the valuation types for the item categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  VA01 for creating sales orders.
  VA02 for changing sales orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: Always perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_CODEX072 error and ensure that the item categories are correctly configured for valuation in your SAP CRM system.