How To Fix M3553 - Split valuation is not defined for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Split valuation is not defined for plant &

What causes this issue?

You have specified a plant on the initial batch maintenance screen.
However, there is no point in doing so here since split valuation is
not defined for the plant specified and also because no data specific
to storage location is to be maintained or displayed.
Consequently, you cannot maintain any plant-specific data for the
batch.

System Response

The plant entered is cancelled by the system.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If, when creating the batch, the message refers to
the reference plant, this plant is cancelled by the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3553 - Split valuation is not defined for plant & ?

  The SAP error message M3553, which states "Split valuation is not defined for plant &," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves split valuation for materials in a plant where split valuation has not been configured. Split valuation allows you to manage different valuations for the same material based on various criteria, such as quality, origin, or other characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Split Valuation Not Configured: The primary cause of this error is that split valuation has not been activated for the specific plant in which you are trying to perform the transaction.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the specific material may not have the split valuation indicator set, or it may not be properly configured for the plant in question.
  Valuation Type Missing: The valuation type for the material may not be defined in the system for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Split Valuation Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Material Management > Valuation > Split Valuation > Define Split Valuation).
  Ensure that split valuation is activated for the relevant valuation area (plant).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the Accounting view and ensure that the split valuation indicator is set correctly.
  If necessary, you can change the material master using transaction code MM02 to set the appropriate valuation type.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Types:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you can define it using transaction code OAV1 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Material Management > Valuation > Split Valuation > Define Valuation Types).
  Ensure that the valuation types are correctly assigned to the material in the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings are correctly configured to allow for split valuation. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMW1: Define Split Valuation
  OAV1: Define Valuation Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master records and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3553 error and successfully manage split valuation for materials in your SAP system.