How To Fix MG115 - Transaction &: valuation type reset (plant/co. code missing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Transaction &: valuation type reset (plant/co. code missing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG115 - Transaction &: valuation type reset (plant/co. code missing) ?

  The SAP error message MG115, which states "Transaction &: valuation type reset (plant/co. code missing)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the valuation type for a material because the necessary plant or company code information is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant or Company Code: The most common cause of this error is that the material master record does not have a valid plant or company code assigned. This can happen if the material has not been properly set up in the system for the specific plant or company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the material management module, particularly related to valuation and inventory management.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the material master or related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is correctly set up for the relevant plant and company code.
  Ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned in the material master.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant and company code are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant sections for material management.
  
  
  
  Update Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you may need to update it. This can be done by going to the material master and adding the necessary valuation type for the specific plant and company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for material valuation in the SAP system. Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and that the necessary settings for the valuation type are in place.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like MMPI (for material master data) to run consistency checks and identify any discrepancies in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling valuation types and material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MMPI: Mass Maintenance of Material Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MG115 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured for valuation purposes.