How To Fix M3151 - Valuation type & does not match valuation category &

M3151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Valuation type & does not match valuation category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3151 - Valuation type & does not match valuation category & ?

  The SAP error message M3151 indicates a mismatch between the valuation type and the valuation category in the context of material valuation. This error typically arises during inventory management or when processing material documents, and it can occur in various transactions related to material movements, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the valuation type assigned to a material does not correspond to the valuation category defined for that material. The valuation type is a specific identifier for a material that allows for different valuation methods (e.g., standard price, moving average price), while the valuation category defines how the material is valued in the system (e.g., stock, non-stock, consignment).
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation type may not be properly configured in the material master or may not match the valuation category defined in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master