How To Fix EWA130 - Material &1 cannot be assigned to a valuation area.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be assigned to a valuation area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA130 - Material &1 cannot be assigned to a valuation area. ?

  The SAP error message EWA130, which states "Material &1 cannot be assigned to a valuation area," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of materials in relation to the valuation areas in your SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question may not be properly configured in the material master record. Specifically, it may not have been assigned to the correct valuation area.
  Valuation Area Settings: The valuation area itself may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include issues with the configuration of the plant or company code.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on how they can be assigned to valuation areas.
  Missing Data: Required fields in the material master record may be missing or incorrectly filled out, leading to the inability to assign the material to a valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct valuation area (plant).
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the valuation area in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and that the material type is allowed for that valuation area.
  
  
  
  Material Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the material type in the configuration (transaction code SPRO -> Logistics -> Material Management -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Material Types).
  Ensure that the material type allows for the assignment to the valuation area in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields in the material master are filled out, including valuation class, price control, and other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and valuation area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EWA130 error message in SAP.