How To Fix M3377 - Valuation type & & not maintained for material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Valuation type & & not maintained for material

What causes this issue?

Valuation area &V1& does not have the valuation type &V2& for this
material.

System Response

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?

Create the material master record for valuation type &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3377 - Valuation type & & not maintained for material ?

  The SAP error message M3377 indicates that a valuation type for a material is not maintained. This typically occurs in the context of materials that are managed with multiple valuation types, particularly in the case of materials that are subject to split valuation. Split valuation allows for different valuations of the same material based on different criteria, such as procurement type or origin.
  Cause:
  The error message M3377 is triggered when:
  
  A material is set up for split valuation, but the specific valuation type has not been defined in the system.
  The valuation type is missing in the material master data for the specific material and plant combination.
  The valuation type is not assigned to the valuation category in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view for the material in question.
  Ensure that the valuation type is correctly maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  Navigate to the accounting view and enter the appropriate valuation type.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Category:
  
  Ensure that the valuation type is assigned to the correct valuation category in the configuration.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Logistics - General -> Material Master -> Valuation -> Define Valuation Types.
  
  
  
  Create Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the valuation types and categories, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Valuation Types and Categories:
  
  Valuation types are used in split valuation to differentiate between different types of stock (e.g., purchased, produced, consignment).
  Valuation categories define how the valuation types are grouped and managed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3377 error and ensure that the valuation type is properly maintained for the material in question.