How To Fix KU308 - Criterion & invalid because there is more than one valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Criterion & invalid because there is more than one valuation

What causes this issue?

Multiple valuations are possible for the characteristic. This means it
cannot be used for the summarization structure.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU308 - Criterion & invalid because there is more than one valuation ?

  The SAP error message KU308 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation criteria in the context of a pricing procedure or condition record. Specifically, it means that the system has detected multiple valuation types for a single condition, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Multiple Valuation Types: The condition record is set up with more than one valuation type for the same condition, which confuses the system as it cannot determine which valuation to apply.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure or condition types may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts in how the system interprets the valuation.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) that lead to multiple valuations being considered for a single condition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KU308 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the condition records for the relevant pricing condition (using transaction codes like VK11, VK12, or VK13).
  Ensure that there is only one valuation type defined for the condition in question.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type or purchasing document type.
  Ensure that the condition types are correctly configured and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Examine Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the materials, customers, or vendors involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to multiple valuations being considered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the pricing procedure and condition types relevant to your configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide deeper insights into the configuration and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: Understand how to configure pricing procedures in SAP, including condition types, access sequences, and their respective settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the KU308 error for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KU308 error in your SAP system.