How To Fix OM203 - Valuation area does not correspond to the plant. Maintain separately

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Valuation area does not correspond to the plant. Maintain separately

What causes this issue?

The valuation area (&V1&) deviates from plant &V2&.

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?

Maintain the assignment to a businees area separtely for the plant and
for the valuation area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM203 - Valuation area does not correspond to the plant. Maintain separately ?

  The SAP error message OM203 ("Valuation area does not correspond to the plant. Maintain separately") typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory valuation. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the valuation area and the plant configuration in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Area Configuration: The valuation area is defined in the system as either at the company code level or at the plant level. If the plant is not correctly assigned to the valuation area, this error will occur.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specific plant or valuation area.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings between the plant and the valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM203 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Define Valuation Area.
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and corresponds to the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the plant-specific data for the material and ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant and Valuation Area:
  
  If the valuation area is set at the plant level, ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct valuation area.
  If necessary, adjust the settings in the material master or the configuration to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Check for Customization:
  
  If there are any custom settings or enhancements in your SAP system, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring valuation areas and plants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object for configuration)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OM203 error in your SAP system. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.