How To Fix O1291 - On item &, material & is not split valued.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 291

• Message text: On item &, material & is not split valued.

What causes this issue?

You entered a material on this line item which is not subject to split
valuation.

How to fix this error?

Please verify whether you are editing a Terminalling related document.
With Terminalling, it is mandatory to use split valued materials and
the same valuation type has to be used throughout the whole document,
as it represents the stock of your Terminalling customer.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1291 - On item &, material & is not split valued. ?

  The SAP error message O1291 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation of a material in a specific item. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material management when the system expects a material to be split-valued but finds that it is not.
  Cause:
  The error message "On item &, material & is not split valued" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Material Valuation Settings: The material in question may not be set up for split valuation in the material master. Split valuation allows for different valuation methods for different stock types (e.g., purchased, produced, consignment).
  
  
  Item Category: The item category used in the transaction may not support split valuation.
  
  
  Stock Type: The stock type of the material may not be configured to allow split valuation.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may not be compatible with the split valuation settings of the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the valuation data.
  Ensure that the material is set up for split valuation if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Check the item category used in the transaction. Ensure that it is compatible with split valuation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock Type:
  
  If the material is not set for split valuation, you may need to adjust the stock type settings in the material master.
  
  
  
  Transaction Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is compatible with the split valuation settings of the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to split valuation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Split Valuation: This feature allows a company to manage different stock types of the same material with different valuation methods. It is commonly used in scenarios where materials are procured from different sources or have different quality levels.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to split valuation and error O1291.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.