How To Fix IW308 - The valuation type &2 is changed for material &1 according to Customizing

IW308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 308

• Message text: The valuation type &2 is changed for material &1 according to Customizing

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Valuation type for external procurement obligatory</> indicator
was set as a default value for the valuation category &V3& in
Customizing in <LS>Set Split Valuation</> by choosing <LS>Local
Definitions</>

System Response

The system copies this obligatory default value for the valuation type
into the purchase requisition, even if the user has entered a different
valuation type.

How to fix this error?

If the valuation type &V2& entered should be copied into the purchase
requisition, delete the indicator <LS>Valuation type for external
procurement obligatory</> for the valuation category &V3&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW308 - Details

• The SAP error message IW308 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the valuation type for a material in the context of a maintenance order or work order. This error typically arises when the valuation type of a material is changed in the system's configuration (Customizing) and does not match the valuation type that is currently assigned to the material in the order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Customizing Changes: The valuation type for the material has been changed in the Customizing settings, which can happen due to updates in the material master or changes in the configuration settings.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be updated to reflect the new valuation type, leading to inconsistencies.
  Order Data: The work order or maintenance order may still reference the old valuation type, causing a conflict with the new settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Review the Customizing settings for the valuation type in the relevant configuration area (e.g., Material