How To Fix MM318 - Valuation data for material & provided to supplier & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Valuation data for material & provided to supplier & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system has tried to read the valuation data for the special stock
type <LS>materials provided to supplier</>. However, this valuation data
does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Since this valuation data is created only automatically by the system, a
program error has possibly occurred. Please contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM318 - Valuation data for material & provided to supplier & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM318 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation data for a material that is supposed to be provided to a supplier. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error MM318 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The material in question does not have the necessary valuation data maintained in the system. This could be due to the material not being set up correctly in the material master.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to allow for valuation data to be maintained.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the vendor master records.
  
  
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be correctly linked to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing the system from accessing its valuation data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM318 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the valuation data is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the valuation class is assigned and that the necessary accounting views are populated.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master record (transaction code XK03) to ensure that it is correctly linked to the material and that all necessary data is present.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correctly configured in the system and linked to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify that the material is not blocked or inactive. If it is, you may need to unblock or activate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for material types and valuation classes to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate Valuation Data:
  
  If necessary, you may need to recreate or update the valuation data for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), XK03 (Display Vendor), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the Accounting and Purchasing views are properly maintained.
  Valuation Class: This is a key component in determining how materials are valued in the system and how they interact with financial accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MM318 error in SAP.