How To Fix MR083 - No valuation area data found for the plants selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 083

• Message text: No valuation area data found for the plants selected

What causes this issue?

No valuation area master data could be determined for these plants.

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?

Resolve the data inconsistency by creating the lost valuation area
master data for the plants selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR083 - No valuation area data found for the plants selected ?

  The SAP error message MR083 ("No valuation area data found for the plants selected") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary valuation area data for the specified plants in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Area Data: The most common cause is that the valuation area data for the selected plants has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The material master record not being created for the specific plant.
  The valuation area settings not being configured correctly in the material master.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Selection: The plants selected in the transaction may not be relevant for the material or may not have been set up properly in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the valuation area in the system, such as missing settings in the configuration of the material valuation.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check if the material exists for the selected plant.
  Ensure that the valuation area data is maintained for the material in the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Data:
  
  If the material does not exist for the plant, you may need to create or extend the material master record using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the valuation class and other relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the valuation area in the system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) under:
  
  Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Material Valuation > Define Valuation Area.
  
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and linked to the relevant plants.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the material and plant data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01, MM02, MM03 for material master maintenance.
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MR083 error in SAP.