How To Fix ME075 - Valuation type & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Valuation type & not defined

What causes this issue?

No <GL:valuation_type>valuation type</> exists for the specified
<GL:valuation_area>valuation area</> of the material.

System Response

The system has determined a valuation type for the relevant valuation
area or valuation category for the specified material.
With regard to the valuation type, the system has checked:
whether external orders are allowed, and
whether the valuation type is allowed in the system.
&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administrator)
Check in Customizing whether valuation type &V1& has been maintained
correctly.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMWOMWC>Set up split valuation</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME075 - Valuation type & not defined ?

  The SAP error message ME075 ("Valuation type & not defined") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or inventory management. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valuation type that is required for processing a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type specified in the material master or purchasing document is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary valuation type assigned.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class associated with the material may not have a corresponding valuation type defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view to ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you can define it in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code OMW1 to access the configuration for valuation types.
  Ensure that the valuation type is defined for the relevant valuation class.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correct and that it has the necessary valuation types defined.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Materials Management -> Valuation and Account Assignment -> Account Determination -> Define Valuation Classes.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  If the error occurs during the creation of a purchase order, check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME11 or ME12) to ensure that the valuation type is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific valuation types needed, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Types: Valuation types are used in SAP to differentiate between different stock types (e.g., unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock, blocked stock) for the same material.
  Valuation Classes: Valuation classes are used to group materials with similar accounting characteristics. Each valuation class can have multiple valuation types.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMW1: Define Valuation Types
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME075 error and ensure that the necessary valuation types are defined and correctly assigned in your SAP system.