How To Fix M3789 - Enter a valuation area

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 field is available in the transaction screen, enter the appropriate valuation area. The valuation area can be a plant or a company code, depending on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the following:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (Customizing) and navigate to Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Areas. Ensure that the valuation areas are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant plants or company codes.
  Verify that the material master data is correctly set up with the appropriate valuation area.
  
  
  
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the valuation area settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, a valuation area is a unit that determines how materials are valued. It can be at the plant level or company code level, depending on the configuration.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information related to a material, including its valuation data. Ensure that the valuation area is correctly maintained in the material master.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material master data effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3789 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.