How To Fix LOBM_MESSAGES033 - No valuation area assigned.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOBM_MESSAGES - Message class for LOBM services

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No valuation area assigned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOBM_MESSAGES033 - No valuation area assigned. ?

  The SAP error message LOBM_MESSAGES033: No valuation area assigned typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management when the system is unable to find a valuation area for a material. This can happen during various transactions, such as when trying to post goods movements, create purchase orders, or perform inventory evaluations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Area Assignment: The material master record does not have a valuation area assigned. The valuation area is crucial for determining how the material is valued in financial terms.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a valuation area for the material.
  
  
  Material Type Settings: The material type may not be configured to allow for valuation area assignment.
  
  
  Plant or Company Code Issues: The plant or company code associated with the material may not have the necessary settings for valuation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the Accounting View to see if a valuation area is assigned. If it is missing, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Area:
  
  If the valuation area is not assigned, you can use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to add the valuation area in the accounting view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Assign Valuation Area to Company Code. Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for valuation area assignment. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Logistics > Materials Management > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Verify that the plant settings are correctly configured to support the valuation area. This can be done in the configuration settings under Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Define Valuation Areas.
  
  
  
  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), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message LOBM_MESSAGES033 and ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the material.