How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_UI046 - Valuation data may not be maintained for mat. type &1 and val. area &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_UI - Material Display (Single Maintenance)

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Valuation data may not be maintained for mat. type &1 and val. area &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI046 - Valuation data may not be maintained for mat. type &1 and val. area &2. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI046 indicates that valuation data cannot be maintained for a specific material type and valuation area. This typically occurs in the context of Material Master data management within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type specified in the error message may not be configured to allow valuation data. This can happen if the material type is set up as a non-valuated type.
  Valuation Area Settings: The valuation area (which can be a plant or company code) may not be set up correctly to handle valuation data for the specified material type.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain valuation data for the specified material type and valuation area.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the configuration of the material type or valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material type in transaction OMH1 (or SPRO) and verify if the material type is set to allow valuation data.
  Ensure that the valuation category is set appropriately (e.g., "V" for valuated materials).
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the valuation area in transaction OMX1 (or SPRO) to ensure it is set up to handle valuation data for the specified material type.
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the relevant plants or company codes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain valuation data for the material type and valuation area. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material master data to ensure there are no missing or inconsistent entries. You can use transaction MM02 to review the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific material type and valuation area for any additional configuration requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and OMH1/OMX1 (Material Type and Valuation Area configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI046 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Material Master Data Management: Understanding the overall process of material master data management in SAP MDG can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI046.