How To Fix /IBX/BL_IMPORT164 - No valuation / position exists; import data structure not necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/BL_IMPORT -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No valuation / position exists; import data structure not necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/BL_IMPORT164 - No valuation / position exists; import data structure not necessary ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/BL_IMPORT164 No valuation / position exists; import data structure not necessary typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Suite, particularly when dealing with the import of data related to business transactions, such as financial or inventory data.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is attempting to import data related to a valuation or position that does not exist in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The data being imported may reference a valuation or position that has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the import process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary data structures.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data being imported, such as missing keys or references that are required for the import to proceed.
  Timing Issues: The import process may be executed before the necessary valuations or positions have been created in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify that the valuations or positions that the import process is trying to reference actually exist in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or transaction codes in SAP.
  
  
  Review Import Data: Ensure that the data being imported is complete and correctly formatted. Look for any missing fields or incorrect references that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to the import process. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined and that the import structure is set up to handle the data being imported.
  
  
  Data Consistency: If there are data integrity issues, you may need to clean up the data before attempting the import again. This could involve correcting or removing invalid entries.
  
  
  Timing: If the import is being executed too early, ensure that all prerequisite data (valuations, positions) is created before running the import.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific import process you are using. There may be additional guidance or known issues that can help you troubleshoot the problem.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you check valuations and positions, such as MM03 (Display Material), MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand), or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.