How To Fix /FMP/MP021 - Price type &1 cannot also be created as a valuation alternative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FMP/MP -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Price type &1 cannot also be created as a valuation alternative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FMP/MP021 - Price type &1 cannot also be created as a valuation alternative ?

  The SAP error message /FMP/MP021 Price type &1 cannot also be created as a valuation alternative typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Financial Management (FM) modules when there is an issue with the configuration of price types and valuation alternatives in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The error indicates that the price type you are trying to create or modify is already defined as a valuation alternative in the system. In SAP, each price type should be unique and cannot serve multiple roles simultaneously.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of price types or valuation alternatives, leading to conflicts.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that are causing the system to reject the creation of the price type as a valuation alternative.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations: Review the existing price types and valuation alternatives in the system. Ensure that the price