How To Fix MY015 - No devaluation percentage set for & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No devaluation percentage set for & & &

What causes this issue?

The system has determined a range of coverage of &V3&. No devaluation
percentage has been set in Customizing for this range of coverage in
company code &V1& with material type &V2&.

System Response

Devaluation cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.


You have to set a devaluation percentage in Customizing for Valuation
for the specified combination of company code (or valuation area),
material type, and range of coverage.
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If you are not authorized to perform maintenance in Customizing, contact
your system administrator.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY015 - No devaluation percentage set for & & & ?

  The SAP error message MY015 ("No devaluation percentage set for & & &") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with the devaluation of materials in inventory management or valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a devaluation percentage for a specific material or set of materials during a transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the devaluation percentage has not been defined for the material in question. This can happen if the material is newly created or if the configuration settings have not been properly maintained.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary information filled out, particularly in the accounting or valuation views.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not have a corresponding devaluation percentage set in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the devaluation percentage is set correctly.
  If it is missing, you can update the material master with the appropriate devaluation percentage.
  
  
  
  Maintain Devaluation Percentage:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for devaluation percentages (usually found in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting or Material Management).
  Ensure that the devaluation percentage is defined for the relevant valuation classes and materials.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class:
  
  Check the valuation class assigned to the material and ensure that it is correctly linked to the devaluation percentage in the configuration.
  If necessary, update the valuation class or create a new one that includes the required devaluation percentage.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to set up devaluation percentages in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  OMWB - Maintain Devaluation Percentage
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and financial accounting.