How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION221 - Valuation area must be the plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Valuation area must be the plant

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing for the <LS>Enterprise Structure</>, the company code
is defined as the valuation level for materials.
However, for the material stocks to be considered in the profit center
reorganization, they need to be valuated at the plant level (<LS>
valuation level is a plant</>). Valuations at the company code level are
<ZH>not</> possible.

System Response

The material stocks are <ZH>not</> considered in the profit center
reorganization.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION221 - Valuation area must be the plant ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION221, which states "Valuation area must be the plant," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is a mismatch in the configuration of valuation areas and plants in the system. This error is often encountered during processes such as asset reorganization or when trying to perform certain transactions related to asset accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The valuation area is not correctly set up to correspond with the plant. In SAP, the valuation area can be defined at the company code level or at the plant level. If the system expects a plant-level valuation area but finds a company code-level valuation area, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the asset or the related configuration may not be aligned with the expected settings for the valuation area.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may require specific settings that are not met by the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Valuation > Define Valuation Areas.
  Ensure that the valuation area is set to the plant level if that is required for your process.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data (Transaction AS03) to ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the plant.
  Verify that the plant is correctly assigned to the company code and that the asset is linked to the correct valuation area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are executing a specific transaction, review the parameters and settings to ensure they align with the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FAGL_REORGANIZATION221 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.