How To Fix IW840 - No valuation types are defined for material &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 840

• Message text: No valuation types are defined for material &1 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

You have created a refurbishment order for the
<DS:GLOS.material>material</> &1&. Neither <DS:GLOS.batch>batches</>
nor <DS:GLOS.valuation_type>valuation types</> are defined for this
material in plant &2&.

System Response

The system allows the refurbishment for this material.

How to fix this error?

For this material, you can only enter <DS:GLOS.plant>plant</> and
<DS:GLOS.storage_location>storage location</> in the section
<ls>Refurbishment</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW840 - No valuation types are defined for material &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message IW840 "No valuation types are defined for material &1 in plant &2" typically occurs in the context of maintenance or inventory management when trying to perform operations related to a material that does not have the necessary valuation types defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a maintenance order, performing a goods movement, or executing inventory transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Types: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have any valuation types defined for the specified plant. Valuation types are used in SAP to differentiate between different stock types (e.g., unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock, blocked stock) for a material.
  
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not be properly configured for the plant in question. This could be due to missing data in the material master or incorrect settings in the valuation area.
  
  
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to any valuation types in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW840 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and plant.
  Check the "Accounting" view to see if valuation types are defined.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Types:
  
  If no valuation types are defined, you need to create them. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Go to transaction code OMW1 (Define Valuation Types).
  Create a new valuation type for the material and assign it to the appropriate valuation class.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correctly set up in the configuration.
  You can check the valuation class in the "Basic Data" view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If necessary, update the material master to include the required valuation types and ensure that all relevant data is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP MM (Materials Management) consultant or the person responsible for maintaining the material master data in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMW1: Define Valuation Types
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW840 error and ensure that the material has the appropriate valuation types defined for the specified plant.