How To Fix M8242 - The values entered did not result in revaluation

M8242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 242

• Message text: The values entered did not result in revaluation

What causes this issue?

The values you entered for sales price revaluation did not result in a
change in the sales value of the stock.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8242 - The values entered did not result in revaluation ?

  The SAP error message M8242, "The values entered did not result in revaluation," typically occurs during the revaluation process in the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with inventory valuation or material price changes. This error indicates that the system did not find any changes in the values that would warrant a revaluation of the materials.
  Causes:
  
  No Price Change: The most common cause is that the price of the material has not changed since the last valuation. If the price remains the same, the system will not perform a revaluation.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in the revaluation process.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the material master record or in the transaction data that is required for the revaluation.
  Revaluation Date: The date for the revaluation may not be set correctly, or