How To Fix M3119 - Costing selection cancelled (not maintainable per valuation type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Costing selection cancelled (not maintainable per valuation type)

What causes this issue?

You have selected the Costing view and also specified a valuation type.
This combination is not possible, however, because Costing cannot be
selected with reference to specific valuation types.

System Response

The system has reset your selection of the Costing view.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3119 - Costing selection cancelled (not maintainable per valuation type) ?

  The SAP error message M3119, "Costing selection cancelled (not maintainable per valuation type)," typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with material valuation and costing runs. This error indicates that the system has encountered a valuation type that is not maintainable for the selected costing variant or valuation area.
  Causes:
  
  
  Valuation Type Issues: The valuation type for the material may not be set up correctly in the system. This can happen if the valuation type is not assigned to the material or if it is not allowed for the specific costing variant.
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be configured to handle the specific valuation type. This can occur if the costing variant does not include the necessary settings for the valuation type in question.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be complete or may have inconsistencies, particularly in the accounting views where valuation types are defined.
  
  
  Valuation Area Settings: The valuation area settings may not align with the valuation type being used, leading to conflicts during the costing process.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out in the accounting views.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant (Transaction code OKKN) and ensure that the valuation types are included and properly configured.
  
  
  Validate Valuation Area Settings: Check the valuation area settings in the configuration (Transaction code OX16) to ensure that they are compatible with the valuation types being used.
  
  
  Update Valuation Type: If the valuation type is not maintainable, consider updating it or changing it to a valid one that is compatible with the costing variant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of costing variants and valuation types.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test costing run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  OX16: Valuation Area Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the M3119 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.