How To Fix IW863 - Enter a valuation type

IW863 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Enter a valuation type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW863 - Enter a valuation type ?

  The SAP error message IW863, which states "Enter a valuation type," typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when the system requires a valuation type to be specified for materials or components that are being used in the order. This is particularly relevant in scenarios involving materials that have multiple valuation types, such as those managed under different accounting principles or inventory valuation methods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type is not specified in the order or the material master record.
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question may have multiple valuation types defined, and the system requires a specific type to be indicated.
  Order Type Configuration: The order type may not be configured to handle valuation types properly, leading to this error when trying to process the order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Valuation Type: When prompted with the error, you should enter the appropriate valuation type in the relevant field. This can