How To Fix OM180 - No valuation classes were defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 180

• Message text: No valuation classes were defined

What causes this issue?

No valuation classes have been defined in the system.

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?

If you want to make automatic account assignments in materials
management dependent on the valuation class, please set up the
appropriate <DS:TRANS.OMSK>valuation classes</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM180 - No valuation classes were defined ?

  The SAP error message OM180 ("No valuation classes were defined") typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory valuation. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valuation class for the material being processed, which is essential for determining how the material is valued in financial accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Class: The most common cause of this error is that the material master record does not have a valuation class assigned. The valuation class is a key field that links the material to the appropriate general ledger accounts for inventory valuation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of valuation classes for certain material types or categories.
  Material Type Settings: The material type may not be configured to allow for valuation classes, or the valuation class may not be defined for the specific material type.
  Missing Account Determination: The account determination