How To Fix KM244 - Valuation area &1 does not contain a plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Valuation area &1 does not contain a plant

What causes this issue?

The profit center is determined from the plant segment of the material
master. Consequently, the profit center cannot be determined without the
plant information.

System Response

No data was transferred from valuation area &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the valuation area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM244 - Valuation area &1 does not contain a plant ?

  The SAP error message KM244 indicates that the valuation area specified in the system does not contain a plant. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Controlling (CO) when trying to perform transactions related to materials or cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The valuation area (which can be a company code or a plant) does not have any plants assigned to it in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the plant associated with the valuation area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the valuation area is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Plant.
  Ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the valuation area.
  
  
  
  Verify Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the valuation area in the Material Master (Transaction code: MM03).
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and that the plant is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is set up correctly in the controlling area settings (Transaction code: OKKP).
  Check if the controlling area is linked to the correct company code and that the plants are assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Check:
  
  Review the transaction or document that triggered the error to ensure that the correct valuation area and plant are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  OKKP (Controlling Area)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings related to plants and valuation areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM244 error and ensure that the valuation area is correctly configured with the appropriate plant assignments.