How To Fix J1AI001 - Invalid valuation category &1 for valuation area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1AI - J1AI

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid valuation category &1 for valuation area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1AI001 - Invalid valuation category &1 for valuation area &2 ?

  The SAP error message J1AI001 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation category assigned to a specific valuation area in the context of asset accounting. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized valuation category for the specified valuation area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Valuation Category: The valuation category specified in the asset master record does not exist or is not valid for the given valuation area.
  
  Configuration Issues: The valuation area may not be properly configured in the system, or the valuation category may not be assigned to the valuation area in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the asset master record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02 or AS03) and verify the valuation category assigned to the asset.
  Ensure that the valuation category is valid for the valuation area in