How To Fix FML_UPLMATINVPR023 - Valuation Type defined for Material & but Valuation Category not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FML_UPLMATINVPR - F4006 Upload Material Inventory Prices

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Valuation Type defined for Material & but Valuation Category not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FML_UPLMATINVPR023 - Valuation Type defined for Material & but Valuation Category not found. ?

  The SAP error message FML_UPLMATINVPR023 indicates that there is a mismatch between the valuation type defined for a material and the valuation category that is expected in the system. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory valuation in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Type Not Defined: The valuation type for the material is defined, but the corresponding valuation category is not set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data or in the valuation settings.
  Missing Customization: The valuation category may not have been properly customized in the system, leading to this error when trying to process transactions involving the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the valuation type and ensure that it is correctly defined.
  Verify that the valuation category is set up correctly in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Category Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMN1 to check the configuration of valuation categories.
  Ensure that the valuation category corresponding to the valuation type is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Valuation Type and Category:
  
  If the valuation category is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration to include the necessary valuation types.
  You can do this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Logistics - General -> Material Master -> Valuation -> Define Valuation Types.
  
  
  
  Check for Customization:
  
  If your organization has custom settings, ensure that any custom valuation types and categories are properly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Type: This is a classification that allows for different valuation methods for the same material. It is often used in scenarios where materials have different characteristics or costs.
  Valuation Category: This categorizes materials based on how they are valued in the system (e.g., standard price, moving average price).
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are managed and valued.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation and resolution.