How To Fix MN148 - Valuation area & for plant & has no company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Valuation area & for plant & has no company code

What causes this issue?

The system needs to know the company code of plant &V2&. This is
determined from the valuation area (&V1&) of the plant, since the
company code is assigned to valuation area &V1&.
However, valuation area &V1& has no company code.

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?

Contact your system administrator.
Please refer to the general documentation on the structure of an
enterprise and valuation areas.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN148 - Valuation area & for plant & has no company code ?

  The SAP error message MN148 indicates that there is a valuation area for a specific plant that does not have an associated company code. This typically occurs in the context of material valuation and inventory management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation area (which can be a plant or a storage location) is not properly linked to a company code in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies between the valuation area and the company code.
  Plant Not Assigned: The plant may not be assigned to any company code in the system, which is necessary for financial transactions and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN148 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  Logistics -> General -> Master Data -> Material -> Material Master -> Create (Special) -> Plant Data
  
  Ensure that the plant in question is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Company Code:
  
  Use transaction code OX18 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define, copy, delete, check plant).
  Check if the plant is assigned to the appropriate company code. If not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Verify that the valuation area is correctly set up and that it corresponds to the correct plant and company code.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation settings for the material are correctly configured. This can be done in the material master under the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can provide deeper insights into the configuration and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX18: Assign plants to company codes.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  MM01: Create material master data.
  MM02: Change material master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring plants and valuation areas.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN148 error and ensure that your valuation areas are correctly linked to the appropriate company codes.