How To Fix FML_UPLMATINVPR024 - Material & has Valuation Category but no Valuation Type defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FML_UPLMATINVPR - F4006 Upload Material Inventory Prices

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Material & has Valuation Category but no Valuation Type defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FML_UPLMATINVPR024 - Material & has Valuation Category but no Valuation Type defined. ?

  The SAP error message FML_UPLMATINVPR024 indicates that a material has a valuation category assigned to it, but there is no corresponding valuation type defined. This situation typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory valuation in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Category: The material is assigned a valuation category that requires a valuation type. Valuation categories are used to differentiate between different types of stock (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked stock).
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type is not defined for the material in the material master data. This can happen if the material was created or modified without specifying the necessary valuation type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material has a valuation type defined. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Accounting view).
  Check the valuation category and ensure that a valuation type is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you can define it by:
  
  Going to the Accounting view of the material master.
  Entering the appropriate valuation type that corresponds to the valuation category.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the valuation types and categories, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This can be done through the following:
  
  Transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Types.
  Ensure that the valuation types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate valuation categories.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are still facing issues, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Category: This is a classification that determines how the material is valued in the system. Common valuation categories include "S" for standard price and "V" for moving average price.
  Valuation Type: This is a more specific classification that allows for different valuation methods for the same material. For example, you might have different valuation types for different storage locations or batches.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how the material is managed, valued, and accounted for.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your material is properly configured in the SAP system.