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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 material may not be correctly linked to the valuation type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM161 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the valuation data.
  Ensure that the valuation type is correctly defined and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for valuation types in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Types and ensure that the valuation types are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correct and that it corresponds to the appropriate valuation type.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  If the material is new or recently modified, ensure that all required data has been entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message OM161.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Material Valuation: Understanding how material valuation works in SAP can help in diagnosing issues related to valuation types and classes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OM161 error in SAP.