How To Fix J2584 - &4 Select only one valuation alternative for each sequence

J2584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 584

• Message text: &4 Select only one valuation alternative for each sequence

What causes this issue?

Only one calculation alternative can be set per sequence.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose either valuation using product costing, volume costing, or using
conditions (after having entered a costing sheet), or valuation using a
user exit that you have created. You do not need to maintain the
application if using volume costing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2584 - &4 Select only one valuation alternative for each sequence ?

  The SAP error message J2584 "&4 Select only one valuation alternative for each sequence" typically occurs in the context of product costing or valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with multiple valuation alternatives in a costing run or when setting up a material master.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that multiple valuation alternatives have been selected for a single sequence in a costing run or valuation process. In SAP, each sequence should have a unique valuation alternative, and selecting more than one leads to ambiguity in how costs should be calculated or reported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one valuation alternative is selected for each sequence in the relevant configuration or transaction. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review the Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where the valuation alternatives are defined (e.g., in the costing variant or material master).
  Check the sequences and