How To Fix OM152 - Valuation area & of plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Valuation area & of plant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The valuation area &V1& referenced from plant &V2& is not defined.
The valuation area is created automatically when a plant is allocated to
a company code.

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 call up the SAP customizing transactions for the
<DS:TRAN.OX18>allocation of plants to a company code</>. As soon as the
data is imported, the inconsistency in question will be recognized and
adjusted. You then only have to update the changed data in the database
by pressing F11=Save.


Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM152 - Valuation area & of plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "OM152: Valuation area & of plant & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of material valuation and inventory management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valuation area associated with the specified plant in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation area for the specified plant has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Plant or Valuation Area: The plant or valuation area specified in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the plant and valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Assign Valuation Area to Plant.
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material in the specified plant (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Correct Plant/Valuation Area:
  
  Double-check the plant and valuation area entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  If necessary, correct any typos or errors in the input.
  
  
  
  Create Valuation Area:
  
  If the valuation area does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings under the relevant valuation area settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on valuation areas and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, a valuation area can be defined at the company code level or plant level. It determines how materials are valued and how inventory is managed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.