How To Fix MN149 - Valuation area & for plant & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Valuation area & for plant & not defined

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 not been maintained in the system.

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 MN149 - Valuation area & for plant & not defined ?

  The SAP error message MN149, which states "Valuation area & for plant & not defined," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the valuation area in the Material Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined valuation area for the specified plant in the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation area for the specified plant has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant may not be correctly assigned to the valuation area in the configuration settings.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have been set up correctly for the specified plant and valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN149 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Material Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Define Valuation Area.
  Ensure that the valuation area is defined for the specific plant in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the plant is assigned to the correct valuation area.
  Ensure that the valuation area is set up correctly for the plant in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code: MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the views related to the plant and valuation area to ensure they are correctly maintained.
  If necessary, update the material master data to include the correct valuation area for the plant.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., Development to Production), ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on valuation areas and plant configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, the valuation area can be defined at the company code level or plant level. It determines how materials are valued and how inventory is managed.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information related to materials, including data relevant to purchasing, inventory management, and accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN149 error and ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined for the specified plant.