How To Fix O9740 - Please create valuation record for material &1 in plant &2 first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Please create valuation record for material &1 in plant &2 first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9740 - Please create valuation record for material &1 in plant &2 first ?

  The SAP error message O9740 indicates that a valuation record for a specific material in a particular plant has not been created. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valuation record, such as posting a goods movement or creating a purchase order, but the system cannot find the necessary valuation data for the specified material and plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Record: The primary cause of this error is that the valuation record for the material in the specified plant has not been created. This can happen if the material has not been set up correctly in the system or if it has not been assigned a valuation class.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be complete or may not have been properly maintained for the specific plant.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The error may also occur if the wrong plant or material number is being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Valuation Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and the plant code.
  Ensure that the valuation data is maintained correctly, including the valuation class and price control indicators.
  Save the changes to create the valuation record.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the specified plant.
  Verify that all necessary views (such as Accounting, Purchasing, and Plant Data) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Valuation Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class is assigned to the material. This can be checked in the Accounting view of the material master.
  If the valuation class is not assigned, you may need to update the material master.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  If you are using a custom valuation method, ensure that it is configured correctly in the system.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team if there are any discrepancies in the valuation settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material valuation and valuation records for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01, MM02, MM03, and possibly others like MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to valuation records and this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O9740 error and successfully create the necessary valuation record for the material in the specified plant.