How To Fix MY018 - Valuation area entry is ignored

MY018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Valuation area entry is ignored

What causes this issue?

The system is configured in such a way that lowest values are determined
on company code level. You do not have to enter a valuation
area.

System Response

The system therefore ignores the valuation area you entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY018 - Valuation area entry is ignored ?

  The SAP error message MY018 ("Valuation area entry is ignored") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) and is related to the valuation of materials. This error indicates that the system is ignoring the valuation area entry for a material because it does not meet certain criteria or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Area Configuration: The valuation area may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the material master or the configuration of the valuation area itself.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary valuation data maintained. For example, the valuation class or valuation type might be missing.
  Transaction Context: The error can also occur if the transaction being executed does not require a valuation area or if the valuation area is not relevant for the specific transaction.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the