How To Fix MA086 - Create methods with usage &, &, or &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Create methods with usage &, &, or &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a method of a usage other than B, Y, or P.

System Response

The action is not allowed with this transaction.

How to fix this error?

Use this transaction to create a method with usage B, Y, or P.
For more information, see the Implementation Guide for Sales &
Operations Planning (the step "Define user methods").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA086 - Create methods with usage &, &, or & ?

  The SAP error message MA086 typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) and is related to the creation of methods for material valuation. This error indicates that the system requires you to define specific methods for the valuation of materials, and it provides placeholders for the methods that need to be specified.
  Cause:
  The error message MA086 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a material master record, and the system detects that the valuation methods for the material are not properly defined.
  The valuation class or the material type does not have the necessary valuation methods assigned to it.
  The configuration settings in the system for material valuation are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA086 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (Customizing) and navigate to the following path:
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types > Define Attributes of Material Types
  
  Ensure that the material type you are using has the appropriate valuation methods assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Methods:
  
  In the same SPRO area, check the valuation classes and ensure that the necessary valuation methods (e.g., standard price, moving average price) are defined for the relevant valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the material you are trying to create or modify has the correct valuation class assigned. This can be checked in the material master record under the Accounting view.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Valuation Methods:
  
  If the required valuation methods are not available, you may need to create or modify them. This can be done in the same SPRO area under:
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Valuation > Define Valuation Methods
  
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and their valuation methods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific valuation methods required, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP MM configuration guide.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to work with material master records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP MM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA086 error and successfully create or modify the material master record.