How To Fix JSEL012 - Valuation rule cannot be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JSEL - Error messages selection

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Valuation rule cannot be found

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find the valuation rule for one finance
object.

System Response

The transaction is not analyzed.

How to fix this error?

Use either the evaluation type or the finance object to assign the
valuation rule to the transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JSEL012 - Valuation rule cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message JSEL012: Valuation rule cannot be found typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the valuation of materials or products, particularly in the area of materials management (MM) or production planning (PP). This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a specific valuation rule that is necessary for processing a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Valuation Rule: The most common cause is that the valuation rule has not been defined in the system for the relevant valuation area or material type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the valuation area or material type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials or valuation areas.
  Transport Issues: If the valuation rules were recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Valuation Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Valuation and Account Assignment > Define Valuation Rules.
  Ensure that the necessary valuation rules are defined for the relevant valuation area and material type.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the configuration for the valuation area and material type is correct.
  Ensure that the valuation class is assigned correctly to the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the specific material to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to valuation.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the valuation rules were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on valuation rules and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  Valuation Classes: Understand how valuation classes work and how they relate to account determination in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to valuation rules and the JSEL012 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the JSEL012 error in your SAP system.