How To Fix M8857 - Valuation data for material & & blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Valuation data for material & & blocked

What causes this issue?

Valuation data for material &V1& &V2& is blocked and, therefore, cannot
be changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8857 - Valuation data for material & & blocked ?

  The SAP error message M8857 indicates that the valuation data for a specific material is blocked. This typically occurs when there are issues related to the material's valuation or inventory management processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Material: The material in question may be blocked for various reasons, such as being marked for deletion, being in a blocked stock status, or having valuation issues.
  Valuation Type Issues: If the material is managed with multiple valuation types, there may be inconsistencies or missing data for the specific valuation type.
  Inventory Management Issues: There may be discrepancies in the inventory management records, such as stock levels not matching the valuation data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or valuation settings can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Ensure that it is not marked for deletion or blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Data:
  
  Check the valuation data for the material in the material master. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the valuation type is active.
  
  
  
  Inventory Management Review:
  
  Use transaction codes like MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MB5B (Stocks for Posting Date) to review the stock levels and ensure they are consistent with the valuation data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the material valuation area (transaction code OMWB) to ensure that they are set up correctly for the material type and valuation class.
  
  
  
  Unblock Material:
  
  If the material is blocked, you may need to unblock it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and adjusting the status accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB5B: Stocks for Posting Date
  OMWB: Configuration for Material Valuation
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and inventory management processes.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the valuation data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8857 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.