How To Fix LB089 - Prop./prod. unit valuation only when valuation area = plant

LB089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Prop./prod. unit valuation only when valuation area = plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB089 - Prop./prod. unit valuation only when valuation area = plant ?

  The SAP error message LB089 ("Prop./prod. unit valuation only when valuation area = plant") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and valuation in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the valuation settings for a material, particularly when dealing with the valuation area and the valuation type.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires a specific valuation setup, but the configuration does not meet the necessary criteria. Specifically, it indicates that the system is expecting the valuation area to be set to "plant" for the valuation of the product or production unit. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Incorrect Valuation Area Configuration: The valuation area for the material is set to a level other than the plant level (e.g., company code level).
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be configured correctly for the valuation type or valuation area.
  Transaction Context: