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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the revaluation period may have already been closed.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the currency settings are not aligned, it may prevent the revaluation from occurring.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Price: Verify if the material price has indeed changed. If it hasn't, no revaluation will occur.
  Review Valuation Class: Ensure that the valuation class for the material is correctly configured and that it aligns with the accounting settings.
  Validate Data: Check the material master data for completeness and accuracy. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Revaluation Date: Confirm that the revaluation date is set correctly and that you are within an open period for revaluation.
  Currency Settings: Review the currency settings and ensure that they are correctly configured for the materials involved in the revaluation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check and update material master data, or MR21 (Change Price) to change the price of materials.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material valuation and revaluation processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8242 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.