How To Fix LB082 - You are mixing valuation types! Batch & has valuation type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 082

• Message text: You are mixing valuation types! Batch & has valuation type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB082 - You are mixing valuation types! Batch & has valuation type & ?

  The SAP error message LB082, which states "You are mixing valuation types! Batch & has valuation type &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and batch management in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the valuation types of the batches being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Type Mismatch: The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like goods movement, transfer posting, etc.) involving batches that have different valuation types. For example, one batch may be valuated as "standard" while another is "moving average."
  Batch Management Settings: The configuration of batch management in the material master may not be consistent, leading to different valuation types being assigned to different batches of the same material.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may have different valuation types set for different batches, which can lead to this error when trying to process them together.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Valuation Types: 
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N to display the batches and check their valuation types. Ensure that the batches you are trying to process have the same valuation type.
  
  
  
  Consistent Valuation Types:
  
  If you need to process batches together, ensure that all involved batches have the same valuation type. You may need to create new batches with the correct valuation type or adjust existing ones if possible.
  
  
  
  Material Master Review:
  
  Review the material master settings for the material in question using transaction code MM03. Check the accounting view and ensure that the valuation type settings are consistent.
  
  
  
  Batch Determination:
  
  If you are using batch determination, ensure that the selection criteria do not inadvertently mix batches with different valuation types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on batch management and valuation types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how batches are created and managed.
  
  
  Valuation Types: Familiarize yourself with the concept of valuation types in SAP, which can include standard price, moving average price, etc.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MSC3N - Display Batch
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C - Goods Movement transactions that may trigger this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.