How To Fix M7086 - Enter a valuation type in field 'Batch'

M7086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Enter a valuation type in field 'Batch'

What causes this issue?

The material is subject to
<DS:GLOS.3526C0D2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>split valuation</> but you
have not chosen a <DS:GLOS.3526C0D3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>valuation
type</>.

System Response

The system can only post the document if you have assigned the quantity
to a valuation type.

How to fix this error?

Enter the valuation type in the field <LS>Batch</>.
If you do not know the valuation type, use the
<DS:GLOS.3526B36DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>possible entries</> function
or enter <LB>*</> in the field <LS>Batch</> to obtain a list of the
existing valuation types for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7086 - Enter a valuation type in field 'Batch' ?

  The SAP error message M7086, which states "Enter a valuation type in field 'Batch'," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a valuation type to be specified for a batch, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type is not entered in the batch management screen or transaction where it is required.
  Batch Management Configuration: The configuration for batch management may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the valuation type.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the valuation type when creating or processing a batch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Valuation Type: When prompted with the error, ensure that you enter a valid valuation type in the specified field. This is typically done in the batch management screen or during the goods movement process.
  
  
  Check Batch Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for batch