How To Fix M7326 - Maintain the valuation type in the mat. master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Maintain the valuation type in the mat. master record

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post a goods receipt for a purchase order with
account assignment for a
<DS:GLOS.3526C0D2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material with split valuation
</> to a <DS:GLOS.3526C0D3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>valuation type</>
that does not exist and has to be created first.
If you control the <DS:GLOS.3526B881AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>account
assignment</> for the <DS:GLOS.3526B8D2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>GR/IR
clearing account</> with reference to the valuation type,
inconsistencies may arise.

How to fix this error?

If you control account assignment with reference to the valuation type,
you have to add a valuation type to the material master record of the
material concerned before you carry out the posting.
<DS:TRAN.MM01>Extend material master record</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7326 - Maintain the valuation type in the mat. master record ?

  The SAP error message M7326, "Maintain the valuation type in the material master record," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valuation type to be defined for a material, but it is not set up in the material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type is not maintained in the material master for the specific valuation area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material valuation may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may require specific valuation types, and if these are not defined, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the valuation type in the material master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) depending on whether you are updating an existing material or creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the appropriate views that include valuation data, typically the "Accounting" view.
  
  
  
  Enter Valuation Type:
  
  In the accounting view, ensure that the valuation type is specified. This is usually found under the "Valuation" section.
  If you are using split valuation, you will need to specify the valuation type for each valuation category.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the valuation types that should be used, check with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the valuation types are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Types: Valuation types are used in split valuation scenarios where materials can be valued differently based on certain criteria (e.g., quality, origin).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, MM01, MM03 (Display Material), and OMWB (Define Valuation Types).
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the material master and how they relate to valuation and accounting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7326 error and maintain the necessary valuation type in the material master record.