How To Fix MH429 - Valuation class is missing for material &1.

MH429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Valuation class is missing for material &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH429 - Valuation class is missing for material &1. ?

  The SAP error message MH429 indicates that the valuation class is missing for a specific material. This error typically occurs during transactions that involve inventory management or material valuation, such as goods movements, inventory postings, or when creating a material master record.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a valuation class assigned to it in the material master record. The valuation class is essential for determining how the material is valued in financial accounting and inventory management. It links the material to the appropriate general ledger accounts for inventory valuation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH429 error, you need to ensure that the material has a valuation class assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the relevant views, typically the "Accounting" and "Purchasing"