How To Fix M3408 - Valuation area & for material & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 408

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

What causes this issue?

- This message is not used in the standard system. -

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3408 - Valuation area & for material & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message M3408 indicates that the valuation area for a specific material is not maintained. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and material valuation in SAP, particularly when trying to perform transactions that require valuation data for a material.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The valuation area (which can be a plant or company code) for the material is not defined in the material master record.
  The material is not assigned to the appropriate valuation area in the system.
  The valuation type is not maintained for the material in the relevant valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3408 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Accounting and Plant Data/Storage view).
  Verify if the valuation area is correctly maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Area:
  
  If the valuation area is missing, you need to maintain it. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  Navigate to the Accounting view and ensure that the valuation area is specified.
  If necessary, add the valuation area and fill in the required fields.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Type:
  
  Ensure that the valuation type is also maintained for the material in the valuation area. This can be done in the same material master views.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are using multiple valuation areas, ensure that the configuration settings in the system are correct. This can be checked in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, the valuation area can be defined at the company code level or plant level, depending on how your organization manages inventory and accounting.
  Material Master Views: The material master has various views, and the Accounting view is crucial for valuation-related data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3408 error and ensure that the valuation area for the material is properly maintained in SAP.