How To Fix M3192 - First create the valuation-type-independent data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 192

• Message text: First create the valuation-type-independent data

What causes this issue?

You have entered a valuation type, although you have not yet created
the data that is independent of the material's valuation type.

How to fix this error?

Create the accounting data for the material, choosing a valuation
category that allows split valuation.
Maintain the valuation type for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3192 - First create the valuation-type-independent data ?

  The SAP error message M3192, which states "First create the valuation-type-independent data," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, particularly in the area of valuation or inventory management.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to perform an action that requires valuation data to be set up for a material, but the necessary valuation-type-independent data has not been created. Valuation-type-independent data includes general information about the material that is not specific to any particular valuation type, such as basic data, purchasing data, and sales data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the valuation-type-independent data for the material is created. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Create or Update Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views that you need to maintain (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  Ensure that you fill in all the required fields in the Basic Data view, as this is where the valuation-type-independent data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Type:
  
  If you are working with materials that have multiple valuation types, ensure that the valuation type you are trying to use is correctly set up and that the valuation-type-independent data exists for that material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the material type in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the material type allows for the creation of valuation data.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Data:
  
  If the material already exists, check if the valuation-type-independent data is missing or incomplete. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to view the existing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields or the process, refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for creating and maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Purchasing
  Sales Organization Data
  Accounting
  Plant Data/Storage
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3192 error and successfully create or modify the material master data in SAP.