How To Fix MM316 - The valuation variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: The valuation variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM316 - The valuation variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM316, which states "The valuation variant & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when the system is unable to find a specified valuation variant in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as inventory valuation, material master data maintenance, or during the posting of goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Variant: The specified valuation variant does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or a typo in the valuation variant name.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation variant may not have been set up correctly in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the valuation variant.
  Client-Specific Settings: The valuation variant may exist in another client but not in the current client you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMN1 (or SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Valuation and Account Assignment -> Valuation -> Define Valuation Variants).
  Verify if the valuation variant you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the name.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Valuation Variant:
  
  If the valuation variant is missing, you can create a new one by following the configuration steps in the above path.
  Ensure that all necessary settings (like price control, valuation classes, etc.) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the valuation variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Issues:
  
  If the valuation variant exists in another client, you may need to transport the configuration from that client to the current one or recreate it manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMN1: To define or check valuation variants.
  MM01: To create material master data.
  MM02: To change material master data.
  MM03: To display material master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM316 error and ensure that the valuation variant is correctly configured in your SAP system.