How To Fix OM191 - VArea reference plant & must correspond to valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 191

• Message text: VArea reference plant & must correspond to valuation area &

What causes this issue?

As material is valuated at plant level, for valuation area &V1& a plant
&V1& must exist. Such a plant does exist, but bears no relation to
valuation area &V1&.

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?

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


Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM191 - VArea reference plant & must correspond to valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message OM191 typically occurs in the context of configuring the valuation area in the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the valuation of materials. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the valuation area and the plant or storage location that you are trying to reference.
  Cause:
  The error message OM191 is triggered when:
  
  The valuation area defined in the material master does not match the plant or storage location you are trying to use.
  The configuration settings in the system for the valuation area and plant are inconsistent.
  The material is set up for a different valuation area than the one being referenced in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM191 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the valuation area and plant settings.
  Ensure that the valuation area corresponds to the plant you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Valuation Area.
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and that it corresponds to the plants you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is set correctly in the configuration for the relevant plants.
  If you are using a plant-specific valuation area, ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct valuation area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are performing a transaction that involves multiple plants or valuation areas, ensure that you are selecting the correct plant that matches the valuation area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, the valuation area can be defined at the company code level or at the plant level. It determines how materials are valued and how inventory is managed.
  Material Valuation: The valuation of materials can be influenced by various factors, including the valuation class, price control (moving average price or standard price), and the valuation area.
  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.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that your configuration settings are consistent, you should be able to resolve the OM191 error in SAP.