How To Fix OB174 - The &1 valuation type could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 174

• Message text: The &1 valuation type could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine valuation type due to the lack of a table
entry during configuration.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your screen entries and/or the identified table entries.
If you have the necessary authorization you may select from the tables
below, otherwise contact your system administrator.
Table OIH11 - Sales/distribution defaults

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB174 - The &1 valuation type could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message OB174, which states "The &1 valuation type could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when the system is unable to find a suitable valuation type for a specific transaction or posting. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of goods movements, invoice verification, or when dealing with inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Valuation Type Configuration: The valuation type may not be defined in the system for the specific material or account.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the correct valuation type assigned or may be missing necessary data.
  Missing Account Determination: The account determination settings for the valuation area or valuation type may not be properly configured.
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area may not be correctly set up or linked to the appropriate valuation type.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the valuation type required for the posting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Valuation Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for material valuation and ensure that the valuation types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the accounting view to ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Determination:
  
  Check the account determination settings in the configuration (Transaction Code: OBYC).
  Ensure that the necessary accounts are set up for the valuation type and that they are linked to the correct valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and that it corresponds to the valuation type being used.
  
  
  
  Analyze Transaction Type:
  
  Review the transaction type being used for the posting and ensure it is compatible with the valuation type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  OBYC (Automatic Account Determination)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the OB174 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.