How To Fix M7232 - Maintain the valuation class in the material master first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Maintain the valuation class in the material master first

What causes this issue?

The system found that you have defined your own
<DS:GLOS.valuation_class>valuation classes</> for
<DS:GLOS.sales_order_stock>sales order stock</> and
<DS:GLOS.project_stock>project stock</> in Customizing. However, these
valuation classes have not been maintained in the
<DS:GLOS.material_master_record>material master record</> for the
materials concerned.


The system found that you have defined your own
<DS:GLOS.valuation_class>valuation classes</> for
<DS:GLOS.sales_order_stock>sales order stock</> and
<DS:GLOS.project_stock>project stock</>. However, these valuation
classes have not been maintained in the
<DS:GLOS.material_master_record>material master record</> for the
materials concerned.

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?

So that the relevant accounts can be posted upon goods movements, you
have to maintain the valuation classes for sales order and project stock
in the accounting view of the material master record for the material
concerned.

If you have authorization to do so, you can <DS:TRAN.MM02>change the
material master record</>.


Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7232 - Maintain the valuation class in the material master first ?

  The SAP error message M7232, "Maintain the valuation class in the material master first," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valuation class to be defined for a material, but it has not been set up in the material master record.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a valuation class in the material master for the specific material you are trying to process. The valuation class is essential for determining how the material is valued in financial accounting and inventory management. It links the material to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the valuation class in the material master. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Information:
  
  Input the material number for which you are receiving the error.
  Select the appropriate views (usually the Accounting view and possibly the Basic Data view).
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Class:
  
  In the Accounting view, locate the field for "Valuation Class."
  Enter the appropriate valuation class for the material. The valuation class is typically defined in the material type configuration and should correspond to the type of material you are dealing with.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the valuation class, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and try to execute it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Class: This is a key field in the material master that determines how the material is accounted for in financial statements. It is linked to specific general ledger accounts in the chart of accounts.
  Material Types: Different material types may have different valuation classes. Ensure that the valuation class you are assigning is appropriate for the material type.
  Configuration: If you are unsure about which valuation class to use, consult with your finance or controlling team, as they can provide guidance based on the company's accounting policies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, MM01, and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7232 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.