How To Fix M8049 - No valuation types maintained for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 049

• Message text: No valuation types maintained for this material

What causes this issue?

You have entered a material for which required accounting data has not
been maintained.

How to fix this error?

Check your input. If your input is correct, check the accounting view
in the material master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8049 - No valuation types maintained for this material ?

  The SAP error message M8049 "No valuation types maintained for this material" typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valuation types associated with the specified material in the system. Valuation types are used in the context of split valuation, which allows for different valuation methods for the same material based on certain criteria (e.g., quality, origin, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Types: The material in question does not have any valuation types defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not be set up correctly, particularly in the accounting view.
  Split Valuation Not Configured: If split valuation is enabled for the material type, but no valuation types are defined, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of valuation types in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8049 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view to see if valuation types are maintained.
  If the material is supposed to have valuation types, ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Types:
  
  If no valuation types are maintained, you can create them:
  
  Go to transaction code OMW1 to maintain valuation types.
  Define the necessary valuation types for the material.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Split Valuation Configuration:
  
  Ensure that split valuation is configured correctly for the material type in transaction code OMW2.
  If split valuation is not required, consider changing the material type settings to disable it.
  
  
  
  Create or Change Material:
  
  If the material is new and has not been fully set up, you may need to create or change the material master record (transaction code MM01 or MM02) to include the necessary valuation types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMW1: Maintain Valuation Types
  OMW2: Split Valuation Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to valuation types and split valuation.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and valuation types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8049 error and ensure that the material is properly configured for valuation in SAP.