How To Fix OM070 - Valuation type & is also active for valuation category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Valuation type & is also active for valuation category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM070 - Valuation type & is also active for valuation category & ?

  The SAP error message OM070 typically indicates that there is a conflict with the valuation type and valuation category in the context of material valuation. This error often arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves material valuation, such as creating or changing a material master record, and the system finds that the valuation type you are trying to use is already active for a different valuation category.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Type Conflict: The valuation type you are trying to use is already assigned to a different valuation category in the system. Each valuation type can only be assigned to one valuation category at a time.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material valuation settings in the SAP system, particularly in the Customizing settings for Material Management (MM).
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have inconsistencies or conflicts in the valuation settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Type and Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 to check the configuration of valuation types and categories.
  Ensure that the valuation type you are trying to use is not already assigned to another valuation category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record and ensure that the valuation type and category are correctly assigned.
  Make sure that the valuation type is consistent with the valuation category for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the valuation types and categories are set up correctly.
  Check the settings in the following path: SPRO > Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Valuation Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on valuation types and categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Type: This is a key field in the material master that determines how the material is valued in the system (e.g., standard price, moving average price).
  Valuation Category: This categorizes materials based on their valuation methods and can include categories like stock, non-stock, or in-transit materials.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are managed and valued.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OM070 error and ensure that your material valuation settings are correctly configured.