How To Fix J-218 - None of the selected accounts is assigned a valuation rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: None of the selected accounts is assigned a valuation rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-218 - None of the selected accounts is assigned a valuation rule ?

  The SAP error message J-218, "None of the selected accounts is assigned a valuation rule," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with account determination for inventory valuation or similar processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valuation rule assigned to the accounts you are trying to use in a transaction, which is necessary for proper financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Rule: The primary cause of this error is that the accounts selected in the transaction do not have a valuation rule assigned to them in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for account determination in the relevant module (like Material Management or Financial Accounting) may not be set up correctly.
  Account Assignment Issues: The accounts being used may not be correctly assigned in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J-218 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Material Management).
  Navigate to the account determination settings (e.g., SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Material Management -> Valuation and Account Assignment -> Account Determination).
  Ensure that the accounts you are using in your transaction have a valuation rule assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Rules:
  
  If the accounts do not have a valuation rule, you will need to assign one. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you checked the account determination.
  Make sure to define the valuation classes and assign them to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Classes:
  
  Ensure that the valuation classes used in your materials are correctly linked to the accounts in the account determination configuration.
  Check if the valuation classes are correctly assigned to the materials in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or MM02 (to change material master data) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J-218 error and ensure that your account determination settings are correctly configured.