How To Fix OMW212 - Not possible to extend account category references or valuation classes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OMW - MB0D

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Not possible to extend account category references or valuation classes

What causes this issue?

The wizard has to create one new account category reference and new
valuation classes. For both objects, the wizard uses J as a first
letter followed by a 3-digit number for the name of the objects.
Unfortunately, the highest number 999 is already reached for either one
of the objects.

System Response

The wizard cannot take the new valuation classes.

How to fix this error?

Leave the wizard and go to IMG in order to clean up the account
category references and valuation classes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 OMW212 - Not possible to extend account category references or valuation classes ?

  The SAP error message OMW212 indicates that there is an issue with extending account category references or valuation classes in the system. This error typically arises in the context of configuring the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with account determination settings for materials in the Material Management (MM) module.
  Cause of the Error
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The account category reference or valuation class you are trying to extend may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account category references or valuation classes.
  
  
  Locked Configuration: The configuration settings may be locked or restricted due to ongoing processes or other configuration settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the configuration may not align with the requirements of the material type or the account determination process.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the OMW212 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account category references and valuation classes in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the account category reference you are trying to extend is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account category references and valuation classes.
  If not, consult with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Unlock Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is locked, check if there are any ongoing processes that might be causing the lock.
  You may need to wait for those processes to complete or consult with your SAP Basis team to unlock the configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings for the material type and account determination are correctly aligned.
  Check if the valuation class is correctly assigned to the material type and that it corresponds to the account category reference.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of account category references and valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to extend the account category reference or valuation class again.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMWB (for account category reference) and OMWA (for valuation classes) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the OMW212 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.