How To Fix OBW210 - Please enter both valuation class and description

OBW210 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OBW - Messages for MM Customizing Wizards

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Please enter both valuation class and description

What causes this issue?

If you start filling out a line, then it's necessary to enter both
valuation class and description.

System Response

The wizard won't let you continue with an incomplete line.

How to fix this error?

Fill out both valuation class and description.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OBW210 - Please enter both valuation class and description ?

  The SAP error message OBW210 ("Please enter both valuation class and description") typically occurs in the context of configuring or maintaining the valuation classes for materials in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires both a valuation class and a description to be entered, but one or both of these fields are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Class: The valuation class is a key field that determines how the material is valued in financial accounting. If this field is left blank, the system cannot proceed.
  Missing Description: The description field is also required for clarity and documentation purposes. If this field is not filled, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to material valuation in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OBW210 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Ensure that both the valuation class and the description fields are filled in the relevant transaction