How To Fix OM027 - First valuation category

OM027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 027

• Message text: First valuation category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM027 - First valuation category ?

  The SAP error message OM027, which states "First valuation category," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the configuration of asset valuation categories. This error can arise during various processes, such as asset creation, posting, or during the execution of specific transactions related to asset management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation category for the asset class has not been defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Asset Class: The asset class being used does not have a valid valuation category assigned to it.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data of the asset or in the configuration settings related to asset accounting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM027 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting >