ME127 - Valuation data for material &, valuation type &, not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Valuation data for material &, valuation type &, not maintained

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the accounting view in the <GL:material_master_record>material
master record</>.
<DS:TRAN.MM02>Perform function</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME127 - Valuation data for material &, valuation type &, not maintained ?

  The SAP error message ME127 indicates that there is no valuation data maintained for a specific material and valuation type in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires valuation data, such as creating a purchase order, goods receipt, or inventory management activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have any valuation data maintained in the system for the specified valuation type.
  Incorrect Valuation Type: The valuation type specified in the transaction may not be valid for the material.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not be properly configured to include valuation data for the relevant valuation area or type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME127 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check the relevant material.
  Ensure that the valuation data is maintained for the appropriate valuation type and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Data:
  
  If the valuation data is missing, you can maintain it using Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Accounting view and ensure that the valuation type is correctly set up and that the necessary data (like price control, standard price, moving average price, etc.) is entered.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Type:
  
  Ensure that the valuation type you are using in your transaction is valid for the material. You can check this in the Material Master under the Accounting view.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area:
  
  Make sure that the valuation area is correctly defined in the configuration and that the material is assigned to the correct valuation area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in Material Management (MM).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Type: This is used in SAP to differentiate between different stock types of the same material (e.g., raw materials, finished goods).
  Valuation Area: This typically refers to the plant level in SAP where the valuation data is maintained.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to valuation data or the ME127 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME127 error and ensure that the necessary valuation data is maintained for the material in question.