How To Fix OM158 - Valuation type & for & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Valuation type & for & & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM158 - Valuation type & for & & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OM158 indicates that a specific valuation type does not exist for the material and plant combination you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, material valuation, or when working with materials that have multiple valuation types.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified material and plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material master may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the valuation type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the valuation type field when processing transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 (or OMW2 for valuation type configuration) to check if the valuation type is defined for the material and plant combination.
  Ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned to the material in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Material Master Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Navigate to the Accounting view and check if the valuation type is correctly assigned.
  If the valuation type is missing, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Create Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings under the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the valuation type field when entering data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMW1: Define Valuation Types
  OMW2: Assign Valuation Types to Material Types
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Accounting, Purchasing) are properly maintained.
  Valuation Area: Understand how valuation areas are defined in your organization, as they can affect how valuation types are assigned.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.