How To Fix O1615 - Material & with valuation area & has no valuation class in MBEW.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 615

• Message text: Material & with valuation area & has no valuation class in MBEW.

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to find a record for Material &V1& for the
location specified and also cannot find a valuation class for the
material posting.

System Response

The system produces an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct your entry. Make sure that this material has
been created for the right location.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1615 - Material & with valuation area & has no valuation class in MBEW. ?

  The SAP error message O1615 indicates that a material is missing a valuation class in the MBEW table, which is essential for the system to determine how to value the material in financial accounting. This error typically arises during processes such as goods movements, inventory management, or when trying to create or change a material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Class: The material master record does not have a valuation class assigned. The valuation class is crucial as it links the material to the appropriate general ledger accounts for inventory valuation.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured correctly to allow for valuation class assignment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material valuation settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O1615 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Navigate to the Accounting view and check if the valuation class is filled in. If it is blank, you need to assign a valuation class.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Class:
  
  If the valuation class is missing, you can assign it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Go to the Accounting view and enter the appropriate valuation class based on the material type and the configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMWB to check the configuration of the material type.
  Ensure that the material type allows for the assignment of a valuation class.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBYC to check the configuration of the valuation classes and their corresponding general ledger accounts.
  Ensure that the valuation class you are trying to assign is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly set up in the system and that it corresponds to the plant or company code where the material is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MBEW Table: This table contains the valuation data for materials. Each material has a record in this table that includes the valuation class, which is used for financial postings.
  Valuation Class: This is a key field in the material master that determines which general ledger accounts are used for inventory valuation and postings.
  Material Types: Different material types have different settings and rules regarding valuation classes. Ensure that the material type you are using is compatible with the valuation class you want to assign.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1615 error and ensure that your material master records are correctly configured for valuation.