How To Fix MM208 - The valuation category & does not exist

MM208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 208

• Message text: The valuation category & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM208 - The valuation category & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM208 ("The valuation category & does not exist") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when there is an issue related to the valuation category of a material. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified valuation category in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Category: The valuation category specified in the material master record does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation category may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the valuation category field when creating or updating the material master.
  Material Type Issues: The material type associated with the material may not be correctly set up to use the specified valuation category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN1 (or OMN2 for display) to check the existing valuation categories in your system.
  Ensure that the valuation category you are trying to use