How To Fix OBW207 - Duplicate valuation class not allowed.

OBW207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OBW - Messages for MM Customizing Wizards

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Duplicate valuation class not allowed.

What causes this issue?

A valuation class cann only appear for one material type.

System Response

You cannot continue until you have changed the valuation class.

How to fix this error?

Change the valuation class name to a unique name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OBW207 - Duplicate valuation class not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message OBW207 "Duplicate valuation class not allowed" typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a valuation class in a way that conflicts with existing entries in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of configuring materials and their valuation in the SAP system, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Valuation Class: The primary cause of this error is that the valuation class you are trying to create or assign already exists in the system. Each valuation class must be unique within the system to avoid confusion in financial reporting and inventory management.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the same valuation class is being assigned to multiple material types or categories.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, this error can arise from simple data entry mistakes, such as typos or incorrect selections in the configuration screens.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Valuation