How To Fix M3190 - Valuation category & & missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Valuation category & & missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3190 - Valuation category & & missing ?

  The SAP error message M3190, which states "Valuation category & & missing," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valuation category for a material that is required for processing a transaction, such as goods movement or inventory valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Category: The valuation category for the material is not defined in the material master record. This can happen if the material was created without specifying a valuation category or if the valuation category was deleted or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation category may not be correctly set up in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Material Type Issues: The material type assigned to the material may not have a valuation category defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master or valuation settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the valuation data. Ensure that the valuation category is correctly defined.
  If the valuation category is missing, you may need to create or update the material master record (transaction code MM02) to include the appropriate valuation category.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for material valuation in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO). Navigate to:
  
  Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Material Valuation > Define Valuation Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that the valuation categories are properly defined and assigned to the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material type assigned to the material has a valuation category defined. You can check this in the configuration settings for material types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the material master data. This can help in identifying any other underlying issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information 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: Valuation categories in SAP are used to determine how materials are valued in the system. Common valuation categories include standard price, moving average price, and others.
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP can have different valuation categories, and it is essential to ensure that the material type is configured correctly to avoid errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Configuration).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3190 error and ensure that the valuation category is correctly set up for the material in question.