How To Fix ISSR_TP659 - Select a valid valuation area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR_TP - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Select a valid valuation area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR_TP659 - Select a valid valuation area ?

  The SAP error message ISSR_TP659: Select a valid valuation area typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other modules where valuation areas are relevant, such as in the context of inventory management or material valuation.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to find a valid valuation area for the transaction you are trying to perform. The valuation area is a key organizational unit in SAP that determines how materials are valued and managed. Common causes for this error include:
  
  Missing Valuation Area: The valuation area you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the valuation area may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified valuation area.
  Data Entry Error: The valuation area may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material management or inventory management.
  Ensure that the valuation area is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Valuation Area in Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to see if the valuation area is correctly assigned to the materials you are working with.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the valuation area. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input fields in the transaction to ensure that the valuation area is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to valuation areas for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, a valuation area can be at the company code level or plant level, depending on how your organization has set up its material valuation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ISSR_TP659 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message ISSR_TP659 in SAP.