How To Fix OM029 - First valuation category for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 029

• Message text: First valuation category for & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM029 - First valuation category for & & ?

  The SAP error message OM029 typically indicates an issue related to the valuation category in the context of material valuation. This error occurs when the system cannot determine the first valuation category for a material or when the configuration for the valuation categories is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation category for the material may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary valuation data set up.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to a valid valuation category.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings in Customizing: The settings in the SAP customizing (transaction SPRO) for material valuation may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the valuation class and valuation category are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Classes:
  
  Use transaction OBYC to check the configuration of valuation classes and ensure that they are correctly linked to the appropriate valuation categories.
  
  
  
  Configure Valuation Categories:
  
  If necessary, go to transaction SPRO and navigate to:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Valuation and Account Assignment > Define Valuation Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that the valuation categories are defined and correctly assigned to the relevant valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that there are no missing entries in the configuration that could lead to this error. This includes checking for any missing links between valuation classes and valuation categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on valuation categories and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the material transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Categories: These are used in SAP to determine how materials are valued in financial accounting. Common valuation categories include standard price, moving average price, etc.
  Valuation Classes: These are used to group materials with similar accounting characteristics. They play a crucial role in determining how materials are posted to accounts in the general ledger.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OBYC: Configure Automatic Postings
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.