How To Fix MEPO027 - Enter a valuation type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Enter a valuation type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO027 - Enter a valuation type ?

  The SAP error message MEPO027, which states "Enter a valuation type," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with material valuation in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a valuation type to be specified for the material being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type is not specified in the purchasing document or material master record. This is often required for materials that are managed with multiple valuation types (e.g., different qualities or conditions of the same material).
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may not be properly configured to include valuation types, or the valuation type may not be defined for the specific material.
  Purchasing Document Type: The type of purchasing document being created may require a valuation type, and it is not being provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Valuation Type: When prompted with the error, ensure that you enter a valid valuation type in the relevant field