How To Fix M3789 - Enter a valuation area

M3789 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Enter a valuation area

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display all the <DS:GLOS.valuation_type>valuation
types</> allowed. However, this requires you to specify a
<DS:GLOS.valuation_area>valuation area</>, which you have not done.

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?

Specify a valuation area. If valuation at your company is at
<DS:GLOS.plant>plant</> level, the valuation area is the plant. If
valuation is at <DS:GLOS.company_code>company code</> level, the
valuation area is the company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3789 - Enter a valuation area ?

  The SAP error message M3789, which states "Enter a valuation area," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system requires a valuation area to be specified, which is essential for various transactions related to material valuation and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a valuation area but does not provide one.
  The valuation area is not defined in the configuration settings for the material or the transaction being executed.
  The valuation area field is left blank in the relevant screen or transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3789 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction that requires a valuation area. For example, if you are creating or changing a material master record, make sure you are in the appropriate view.
  
  
  Enter Valuation Area: If the valuation area