How To Fix OD493 - No valuation types found for material &1, plant &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 493

• Message text: No valuation types found for material &1, plant &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD493 - No valuation types found for material &1, plant &2. ?

  The SAP error message OD493 "No valuation types found for material &1, plant &2" typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valuation types associated with the specified material and plant combination. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type for the material in the specified plant is not defined in the system. This can happen if the material is not set up correctly in the Material Master.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not support valuation types, or the material may not be configured to use them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the valuation area or valuation type settings in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained, particularly in the Accounting view.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the Accounting view for the material in question.
  Ensure that the valuation type is correctly defined and that the material is set up for the appropriate valuation method (e.g., moving average, standard price).
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Types:
  
  If valuation types are not defined, you can create them in the configuration settings. Use transaction code OMW1 to define valuation types for the material.
  Ensure that the valuation types are assigned to the correct valuation area (plant).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the valuation area and valuation types in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Types.
  
  
  
  Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for valuation types. You can check this in the configuration settings for material types.
  
  
  
  Recheck Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly set up and that it is assigned to the appropriate valuation area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMW1: Define Valuation Types
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to valuation types and material master data.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.