How To Fix PLM_AUDIT038 - No valuation was entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT - PLM Audit Management: Audit Specific Messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No valuation was entered

What causes this issue?

No valuation has been recorded for an audit question or an element of
the audit question list. The proposed valuation (if one exists) has not
yet been confirmed.

System Response

If the indicator "Valuation Entered" was not set when confirming the a
question, the reply to that audit question will not be taken into
consideration during audit valuation.

How to fix this error?

Execute the valuation or confirm the valuation by setting the indicator
"Valuation Entered".

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT038 - No valuation was entered ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT038: No valuation was entered typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when a valuation is required but not provided for a specific object, such as a material or a product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The most common cause of this error is that the valuation data for the material or product has not been entered in the system. This could be due to incomplete master data setup.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the valuation classes or valuation types in the system.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise during specific transactions where valuation is mandatory, such as during the creation or modification of a product or material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Valuation Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant material or product master data.
  Ensure that the valuation data is correctly entered. This can typically be done in the material master (transaction code MM01/MM02) or product master (transaction code C202).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Accounting view) to ensure that valuation information is filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for valuation classes and types in the system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Ensure that the valuation classes are correctly assigned to the materials or products.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Requirements:
  
  Check the specific transaction you are trying to execute to ensure that all required fields, including valuation, are filled out.
  If the transaction is part of a workflow or process, ensure that all preceding steps have been completed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and C202 (Change Product).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to PLM and valuation errors that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter or modify valuation data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_AUDIT038 error and ensure that the necessary valuation data is entered correctly in your SAP system.