M8813 - Valuation data does not exist for material & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Valuation data does not exist for material & &

What causes this issue?

Valuation data does not exist in the <GL:material_master>material
master</> for this material in the <GL:valuation_area>valuation area
</>.

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?

Please inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8813 - Valuation data does not exist for material & & ?

  The SAP error message M8813 ("Valuation data does not exist for material & &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary valuation data for a specific material in the context of inventory management or material valuation. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system or may not exist in the specified plant.
  Valuation Type Missing: The valuation type for the material may not be defined, or the material may not have been assigned a valuation class.
  No Valuation Data: There may be no valuation data maintained for the material in the relevant views (e.g., Accounting view).
  Incorrect Plant: The plant specified in the transaction may not have valuation data for the material.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing valuation data from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the system by checking the material master record (transaction code MM03). Ensure that the material is created for the correct plant and that the necessary views (especially the Accounting view) are maintained.
  Maintain Valuation Data: If the material exists but lacks valuation data, you can maintain the valuation data by using transaction code MM02 to update the material master. Ensure that the valuation class and valuation type are correctly assigned.
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and that the valuation data is maintained for that plant.
  Review Material Status: Check if the material is blocked or inactive. If so, you may need to activate or unblock the material.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Valuation Class: This is a key component in determining how materials are valued in the system. Ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned to the material type.
  Material Types: Different material types may have different valuation requirements. Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the valuation method you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the M8813 error message in SAP.