How To Fix M3832 - Valuation category & not allowed if material ledger active

M3832 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 832

• Message text: Valuation category & not allowed if material ledger active

What causes this issue?

On the one hand, the material ledger is active for the material and, on
the other, you have specified valuation category &V1&. This valuation
category causes the system to determine the valuation type
automatically in the case of goods receipt postings and to create a
valuation record if a record with the corresponding valuation type does
not exist for the material.
This combination is not allowed.

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?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3832 - Valuation category & not allowed if material ledger active ?

  The SAP error message M3832 ("Valuation category & not allowed if material ledger active") typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a valuation category that is not compatible with the Material Ledger functionality in SAP. This error is related to the configuration of the material valuation settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Ledger Activation: The Material Ledger is a functionality in SAP that allows for more detailed tracking of material movements and valuations. When the Material Ledger is active, certain valuation categories are restricted.
  Valuation Category: The valuation category assigned to the material may not be compatible with the Material Ledger. For example, if the valuation category is set to "Standard Price" or "Moving Average" but the Material Ledger is configured to require a different valuation method, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Material Management (MM) module may not align with the settings for the Material Ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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