How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS207 - Material &1: Change of valuation category is not allowed

MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS - Message class for MDG Material Access Layer

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Material &1: Change of valuation category is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The valuation category for valuation area &SYST-MSGV2& was changed. It
is not allowed to change the valuation category because valuation data
has already been saved.

System Response

The valuation category is reset to its previous value.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS207 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS207 indicates that there is an issue with changing the valuation category of a material in the Material Master within the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify the valuation category of a material that is not allowed due to certain restrictions or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Valuation Category Restrictions: The valuation category of a material is a critical field that determines how the material is valued in financial accounting. Changing it can have significant implications for inventory valuation and financial reporting. Therefore, SAP restricts changes to this field under certain conditions.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes to the valuation category. For example, if the material is blocked or has been used in transactions, changes may be restricted.
  
  
  Existing Stock: If there is existing stock for the material, changing the valuation category may not