How To Fix IEN146 - Valuation data for material &1 valuation type &2 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Valuation data for material &1 valuation type &2 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN146 - Valuation data for material &1 valuation type &2 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message IEN146 indicates that there is a missing valuation data for a specific material and valuation type in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires valuation data, such as inventory management or material valuation, but the necessary information has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The valuation data for the specified material and valuation type has not been maintained in the Material Master.
  Incorrect Valuation Type: The valuation type specified may not be valid for the material.
  Material Not Extended: The material may not be extended to the relevant plant or storage location where the transaction is being executed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the valuation area or valuation type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Accounting and Costing).
  Ensure that the valuation type is maintained for the material in the relevant plant.
  Fill in the necessary fields such as standard price, moving average price, or any other required valuation data.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Type:
  
  Verify that the valuation type you are using is correct and exists in the system for the specified material.
  
  
  
  Extend Material:
  
  If the material is not extended to the relevant plant or storage location, you can extend it using Transaction Code: MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Customizing (Transaction Code: SPRO) to ensure that the valuation area and valuation types are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining valuation data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Accounting View: Contains valuation data.
  Costing View: Contains cost-related information.
  
  
  
  Valuation Types: Valuation types are used in the context of split valuation, where a material can have different values based on different criteria (e.g., quality, origin).
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.