How To Fix LB096 - There is already a valuation price for char. & and unit of meas. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 096

• Message text: There is already a valuation price for char. & and unit of meas. &

What causes this issue?

You have already stored a valuation price for proportion or product
unit &V2&.
This has the following consequences:
The unit of measure cannot be assigned to any other characteristic.
The unit of measure cannot be deleted.
The unit of measure cannot be changed to an alternative one.

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?

If you want to carry out one of the functions described above, you must
first delete the valuation price.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB096 - There is already a valuation price for char. & and unit of meas. & ?

  The SAP error message LB096 indicates that there is already a valuation price set for a specific characteristic and unit of measure in the system. This typically occurs in the context of handling material valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics of materials in the context of classification or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Valuation Price: The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a valuation price for a material characteristic that already has a valuation price defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry or an attempt to duplicate an existing valuation price.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of the material master or valuation classes that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Valuation Prices: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the existing valuation prices for the material and characteristic in question.
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Accounting view) to see if a valuation price already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Valuation Price:
  
  If you need to change the valuation price, you may need to delete the existing one first. This can be done using transaction MM02 (Change Material) and navigating to the appropriate view to remove the existing valuation price.
  After deletion, you can then enter the new valuation price.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to material valuation and characteristics to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the material master and valuation classes to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert 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).
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Valuation Classes: Learn about valuation classes and how they relate to material valuation to better manage pricing and valuation in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LB096 error and manage valuation prices effectively in SAP.