M8816 - Select one valuation principle only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Select one valuation principle only

What causes this issue?

You have either selected several or no valuation methods.

System Response

For valuation purposes, the system requires that you specify a valuation
method.

How to fix this error?

Please place an "X" against just one valuation method.
If you want to compare the results of different valuation methods, you
must create a version for each individual method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8816 - Select one valuation principle only ?

  The SAP error message M8816 "Select one valuation principle only" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a single valuation principle to be selected for a material, but multiple principles have been selected or none have been selected.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Valuation Principles Selected: The user may have inadvertently selected more than one valuation principle for a material.
  No Valuation Principle Selected: The user may not have selected any valuation principle at all.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or valuation settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Principles:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material.
  Navigate to the accounting view and check the valuation principles.
  Ensure that only one valuation principle is selected.
  
  
  
  Select a Valuation Principle:
  
  If no valuation principle is selected, choose the appropriate one based on your business requirements (e.g., moving average, standard price, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material valuation.
  Ensure that the valuation classes and valuation types are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on material valuation principles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select and manage valuation principles in the material master.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to access the material master.
  Valuation Classes: Understand the concept of valuation classes and how they relate to the valuation of materials in SAP.
  Material Valuation: Familiarize yourself with the different types of material valuation methods available in SAP, such as standard price, moving average price, and FIFO.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.