How To Fix OM087 - Maintain local definitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Maintain local definitions

What causes this issue?

You have neither defined any local valuation categories and valuation
types nor made any allocation. Only the global definitions exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the local valuation types and valuation categories and
allocate them to the valuation area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM087 - Maintain local definitions ?

  The SAP error message OM087, which states "Maintain local definitions," typically occurs in the context of configuring the SAP system, particularly in the area of controlling (CO) or production planning (PP). This error indicates that there are missing or incomplete local definitions that need to be maintained for the system to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: Local definitions for certain parameters or settings have not been maintained in the system.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for a specific configuration (like cost centers, internal orders, or production resources) is missing or incorrectly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, some definitions may not have been included or may not have been activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM087 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  Ensure that all necessary local definitions are maintained. This may