How To Fix M3650 - Costing data is only useful if valuation takes place at plant level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Costing data is only useful if valuation takes place at plant level

What causes this issue?

You only maintain costing data if valuation is at plant level.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3650 - Costing data is only useful if valuation takes place at plant level ?

  The SAP error message M3650, "Costing data is only useful if valuation takes place at plant level," typically occurs in the context of material valuation and costing in SAP. This message indicates that the system is expecting the costing data to be relevant at the plant level, but it is not set up correctly for that purpose.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Level Configuration: The error usually arises when the valuation level in the material master is set to "Company Code" instead of "Plant." This means that the system is trying to process costing data that is not aligned with the expected valuation level.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be configured to allow for plant-specific valuation, which is necessary for certain costing processes.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant used may not be configured to handle plant-level valuation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Accounting" view and ensure that the valuation type is set to "Plant" rather than "Company Code."
  If necessary, change the valuation level in the material master to "Plant" (this may require changes in the configuration).
  
  
  
  Adjust Valuation Level:
  
  If the valuation level is set to "Company Code," you may need to change it to "Plant" in the configuration settings.
  This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Material Management ? Define Valuation Level.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that it is configured to allow for plant-level valuation.
  Make sure that the costing variant is set up correctly to include plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Costing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the costing process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and costing processes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  Consulting SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3650 error and ensure that your costing data is correctly set up for plant-level valuation.