How To Fix M8048 - Enter a valid valuation type

M8048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Enter a valid valuation type

What causes this issue?

Split valuation is specified in the material master record of your
material. Therefore, different accounts are used. The system must know
the valuation type to be able to post to the correct account.

How to fix this error?

Enter the desired valuation type for the specified material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8048 - Details

• The SAP error message M8048, which states "Enter a valid valuation type," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation processes. This error indicates that the system requires a valid valuation type to proceed with a transaction, but the input provided is either missing or incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type field is empty or not filled in during a transaction.
  Invalid Valuation Type: The entered valuation type does not exist in the system or is not defined for the material in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: The valuation type may not be properly configured in the material master or in the valuation area settings.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary valuation type assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering a valid valuation type. This can usually be found in the material master data or the configuration settings.
  Material Master Data: 
  Go to the material master record