How To Fix OM008 - Split material valuation was not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Split material valuation was not activated

What causes this issue?

The transaction used to manage objects for split material
valuation cannot be used, because split valuation is not active.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can activate split material valuation in
<DS:TRANS.OMW0>valuation control</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM008 - Split material valuation was not activated ?

  The SAP error message OM008, which states "Split material valuation was not activated," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires split valuation for materials, but the split valuation feature has not been enabled for the material in question.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question is not set up for split valuation in the material master record. Split valuation allows for different valuations of the same material based on various criteria, such as different procurement types, origins, or quality.
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM008 error, you need to activate split valuation for the material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  
  
  
  Select the Valuation Data View:
  
  Choose the appropriate plant and select the "Valuation" view.
  
  
  
  Activate Split Valuation:
  
  In the valuation data, look for the "Split Valuation" checkbox. You need to check this box to enable split valuation for the material.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Categories:
  
  After enabling split valuation, you will need to define the valuation categories (e.g., by procurement type, quality, etc.) and assign the appropriate valuation types.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Once you have made the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for split valuation is correctly set up in the system. This can be done through the following path in the SAP menu:
  
  SPRO > IMG > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Split Valuation > Activate Split Valuation.
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Valuation Types: When using split valuation, you can define different valuation types for the same material, which allows for more granular control over inventory valuation.
  
  
  Valuation Categories: Common valuation categories include:
  
  External Procurement: Materials purchased from vendors.
  In-house Production: Materials produced internally.
  Quality Inspection: Materials that are under quality inspection.
  
  
  
  Impact on Financials: Enabling split valuation can have implications for financial reporting and inventory management, so it is important to ensure that it aligns with your organization's accounting practices.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on split valuation and its configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OM008 error and successfully activate split material valuation for the relevant materials in your SAP system.