How To Fix MEPO029 - Valuation type entered (&) not allowed

MEPO029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Valuation type entered (&) not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO029 - Valuation type entered (&) not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MEPO029 ("Valuation type entered (&) not allowed") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with material valuation in the SAP system. This error indicates that the valuation type you are trying to use is not permitted for the material or the purchasing document you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Valuation Type: The valuation type entered does not match the allowed valuation types for the material in question. This can happen if the material master data is not set up correctly.
  Material Master Configuration: The material may not be configured to allow the specific valuation type in its master data.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the valuation type you are trying to use.
  Purchasing Info Record: The purchasing info record may not have the correct settings for the valuation type.
  Account Determination: The account determination settings in the configuration may