How To Fix ISSR7008 - SR valuation area cannot be determined; product cat.: &1 TR val. area: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR7 - ISSR: Messages from Position Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: SR valuation area cannot be determined; product cat.: &1 TR val. area: &2

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the SR valuation area. This may be desired,
for example, if a particular valuation area should not be transferred.

System Response

The flow cannot be processed or transferred.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.ISSR_MAIN2>Define and
Assign Valuation Area</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR7008 - SR valuation area cannot be determined; product cat.: &1 TR val. area: &2 ?

  The SAP error message ISSR7008 indicates that the system is unable to determine the valuation area for a specific product category during a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management or Logistics, particularly when dealing with stock valuation and product categorization.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation area for the specified product category may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the Customizing (SPRO) are not completed.
  
  
  Incorrect Product Category: The product category specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Valuation Area Not Assigned: The valuation area (e.g., plant, company code) may not be assigned to the product category in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product or valuation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Areas.
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant product category.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Category:
  
  Check the product category in the material master record to ensure it is correctly set up.
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material and verify the product category.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Area:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is assigned to the product category in the configuration settings.
  You may need to create or modify the assignment if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific configuration settings related to valuation areas and product categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Materials Management or Inventory Management.