How To Fix OM197 - Val. grouping code & allocated to chart of accts. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Val. grouping code & allocated to chart of accts. &

What causes this issue?

A valuation grouping code is a supradefinition of the valuation area.
It is intended to facilitate the management of standard accounts for
automatic postings within the framework of inventory management and
invoice verification, by minimizing the number of entries.
Valuation areas that are to be treated in the same way in terms of
account assignment are to be defined with the same valuation grouping
code. Valuation grouping codes either represent a fine differentiation
within a chart of accounts or they correspond to one chart of accounts
(i.e. 1:1). Therefore, only valuation codes that relate (via the
company code) to the same chart of accounts should be grouped together
under the same valuation grouping code.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM197 - Val. grouping code & allocated to chart of accts. & ?

  The SAP error message OM197 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the valuation grouping code and its allocation to the chart of accounts. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the configuration of financial accounting or controlling modules.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Grouping Code Not Defined: The valuation grouping code may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The valuation grouping code may not be correctly assigned to the relevant chart of accounts.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the valuation grouping code and the chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Grouping Code:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation for Creating G/L Accounts > Define Valuation Grouping Codes.
  Ensure that the valuation grouping code is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Grouping Code to Chart of Accounts:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the valuation grouping code is assigned to the relevant chart of accounts.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation for Creating G/L Accounts > Assign Valuation Grouping Codes to Chart of Accounts.
  Make sure that the valuation grouping code is correctly linked to the chart of accounts you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings related to the valuation grouping code and chart of accounts are correctly set up.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the configuration or master data that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the valuation grouping code and chart of accounts configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OBY6 (for chart of accounts), and OX15 (for valuation grouping codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or technical support for further assistance.