How To Fix MG021 - The valuation level is neither a company code nor a plant

MG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The valuation level is neither a company code nor a plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG021 - The valuation level is neither a company code nor a plant ?

  The SAP error message MG021 ("The valuation level is neither a company code nor a plant") typically occurs in the context of material valuation and inventory management. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the correct valuation level for a material because the specified valuation level does not correspond to either a company code or a plant.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Valuation Level Configuration: The valuation level in the material master record may be set incorrectly. SAP allows for two types of valuation levels: at the company code level and at the plant level. If the valuation level is not set correctly, the system cannot process the material valuation.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the valuation level.
  
  
  Transaction Context: The error may arise during specific transactions that require a valid valuation level, such as goods movements, inventory