How To Fix IW026 - System: valuation area & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: System: valuation area & not defined

What causes this issue?

The derived valuation range is missing in one or
more of the system tables reponsible.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW026 - System: valuation area & not defined ?

  The SAP error message IW026 ("System: valuation area & not defined") typically occurs in the context of maintenance and repair processes, particularly when dealing with the Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valuation area for the specified object, which is often related to the configuration of the material or asset in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation area (which can be a plant or a company code) is not defined in the system for the material or asset you are trying to work with.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or asset master data may not be properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the valuation area.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between different modules (e.g., PM and MM) that affect how valuation areas are defined and used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the valuation area is defined for the relevant plant or company code.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to the relevant settings under the Material Management or Asset Accounting sections.
  
  
  
  Review Material/Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes MM03 (for material master) or AS03 (for asset master) to check the details of the material or asset in question.
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly set up in the system. This can be done by checking the settings in the material master or asset master data.
  Make sure that the valuation area is active and properly linked to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, AS03, SPRO, and others that may help in diagnosing and fixing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or solutions for common problems.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW026 error and implement a solution to resolve it.