How To Fix M8231 - The company code for valuation area & has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 231

• Message text: The company code for valuation area & has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

The system settings for the company code and valuation area are wrong.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8231 - The company code for valuation area & has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message M8231 indicates that the company code for a specific valuation area has not been maintained in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) when trying to perform transactions related to materials, such as creating or changing material master records, or during inventory valuation processes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified valuation area (which is usually linked to a plant) and the associated company code. This can happen if:
  
  The valuation area is not properly assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  The valuation area is not defined in the system.
  There is a mismatch between the valuation area and the company code in the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8231 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  Logistics -> Materials Management -> Valuation -> Account Determination -> Configure Automatic Postings
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Area:
  
  If the valuation area is not defined, you can create it by navigating to:
  Logistics -> Materials Management -> Valuation -> Account Determination -> Define Valuation Areas
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is linked to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Verify that the valuation area is correctly maintained in the material master data for the relevant views (e.g., Accounting view).
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is active and properly configured in the system.
  You can check this in the following path:
  Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Master Records -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare for Data Transfer
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  OMW1 - Define Valuation Areas
  OBY6 - Define Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to error M8231 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8231 error and ensure that the company code for the valuation area is properly maintained in your SAP system.