How To Fix ME059 - Valuation area & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Valuation area & not defined

What causes this issue?

The <GL:valuation_area>valuation area</> defined for the
<GL:plant>plant</> is not defined in table T001K.

How to fix this error?

Check the assignment plant -> valuation area in table T001W.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME059 - Valuation area & not defined ?

  The SAP error message ME059 "Valuation area & not defined" typically occurs in the context of materials management and purchasing when the system cannot find a valuation area for a specific material or purchasing document. The valuation area is a key concept in SAP that determines how materials are valued and managed in the system, and it can be defined at the plant or company code level.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation area has not been defined in the system for the specified plant or company code.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not be set up correctly, or it may not be assigned to the correct valuation area.
  Missing or Incorrect Purchasing Info Record: If the purchasing info record is not set up correctly, it may lead to this error.
  Plant or Company Code Issues: The plant or company code associated with the material may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Valuation Area:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 (or navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Valuation Area > Define Valuation Area).
  Ensure that the valuation area is defined for the relevant plant or company code.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct valuation area and that all necessary data is filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to display the purchasing info record.
  Ensure that the info record is correctly set up for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the valuation area is consistent with the organizational structure of your company.
  Check if the valuation area is correctly assigned to the relevant company code and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  OMW1: Define Valuation Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME059 error and ensure that the valuation area is properly defined in your SAP system.