How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API020 - Cannot update valuation data for &1/&2; plant set up for material ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cannot update valuation data for &1/&2; plant set up for material ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API020 - Cannot update valuation data for &1/&2; plant set up for material ledger ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API020 indicates that there is an issue with updating valuation data for a material in a specific plant that is set up for the Material Ledger. This error typically arises in the context of Material Master data management, particularly when using SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for materials.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Material Ledger Configuration: The plant is configured to use the Material Ledger, which requires specific settings for valuation and inventory management. If the material is not properly set up for the Material Ledger, updates to valuation data will fail.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents changes, such as being blocked for procurement or sales.
  
  
  Valuation Type Issues: If the valuation type for the material is not correctly defined or if there are inconsistencies in the valuation data, this can lead to errors.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent to the API, such as missing or incorrect valuation data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the valuation data for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Material Ledger is correctly configured for the plant in question. This includes checking the settings in the configuration for Material Ledger (Transaction code: OML0).
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material in the Material Master (Transaction code: MM03). Ensure that it is not blocked for any transactions that would prevent updates.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Type:
  
  Ensure that the valuation type is correctly defined and that all necessary valuation data is present. You can check this in the Material Master under the Accounting view.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Verify that the data being sent to the API is complete and correct. Check for any missing fields or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the update has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the API call to identify the exact point of failure. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  OML0 (Material Ledger Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Material Ledger and Material Master data management for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message MDG_BS_MAT_API020.