How To Fix OM161 - Last valuation type material & & &

OM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Last valuation type material & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM161 - Last valuation type material & & & ?

  The SAP error message OM161 typically indicates an issue related to the valuation type of a material in the context of inventory management or material valuation. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory valuation, or when trying to post transactions related to materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error message OM161 "Last valuation type material & & &" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type for the material is not defined in the system. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete or if the valuation type has not been set up correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the valuation types in the system may not be aligned with the material master data.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary valuation data, or it may be inconsistent.
  
  
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the