How To Fix IW860 - Enter a valuation type for material &1 in the "Batch" field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Enter a valuation type for material &1 in the "Batch" field

What causes this issue?

The material is <GL:split_valuation>valuated separately</>, but you
have not selected a <GL:valuation_type>valuation type</>.

System Response

The system expects a valuation type to be entered.

How to fix this error?

Enter the valuation type in the field <ls>Batch</>.
If you do not know the valuation type, you can use the input help for
the field <ls>Batch</> to obtain the list of valuation types which
exist for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW860 - Enter a valuation type for material &1 in the "Batch" field ?

  The SAP error message IW860, which states "Enter a valuation type for material &1 in the 'Batch' field," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a valuation type to be specified for a material when dealing with batches, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question is set up for batch management, but the valuation type is not specified in the batch field.
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type is not defined for the material in the material master data.
  Incorrect Batch Input: The batch number entered does not correspond to a batch that has a valuation type assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data 1" and "Accounting" views to ensure that the valuation type is correctly defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Batch Information:
  
  Ensure that the batch you are trying to use is correctly set up in the system.
  Use transaction code MSC3N to display the batch and verify that it has a valuation type assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Batch Information:
  
  If the batch does not have a valuation type, you may need to create or modify the batch to include the necessary valuation type.
  You can do this through transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch) or MSC2N (Change Batch).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for batch management is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings in the material type and the valuation area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the valuation types or batch management settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly useful for industries that require strict quality control.
  Valuation Type: This is a classification of materials that allows for different valuation methods to be applied to different batches of the same material.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW860 error and successfully enter the required valuation type for the material in the batch field.