How To Fix LOBM_ODATA_MSG020 - Valuation category &1 for material &2 not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOBM_ODATA_MSG - Batch Management: Common messages (not only OData)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Valuation category &1 for material &2 not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG020 - Valuation category &1 for material &2 not valid ?

  The SAP error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG020 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation category for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises when the valuation category assigned to a material is not valid or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Valuation Category: The valuation category specified for the material does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The material master data may not be configured correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the valuation category.
  Missing Master Data: The material may not have been set up with the necessary master data, including the valuation category.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the migration process that resulted in invalid valuation categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the valuation category assigned to the material. Ensure it is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Category Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of valuation categories in the system (transaction code OMN1).
  Ensure that the valuation category is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If the valuation category is incorrect, you may need to update the material master data (transaction code MM02) to assign a valid valuation category.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly and that the valuation categories were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valuation categories and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Categories: These are used in SAP to determine how materials are valued in financial accounting. Common valuation categories include standard price, moving average price, and others.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, including details about valuation, purchasing, and inventory management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG020.