How To Fix PLM_AUDIT052 - Specify a valid valuation procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Specify a valid valuation procedure

What causes this issue?

You want to valuate the audit. To do this, a valuation procedure must
be assigned to the audit.

System Response

The audit valuation will not be executed.

How to fix this error?

Assign a valuation procedure to the audit.

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_AUDIT052 - Specify a valid valuation procedure ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT052 ("Specify a valid valuation procedure") typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when dealing with audit-related functionalities in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a valid valuation procedure to be specified for a particular process or transaction, but it has not been provided or is incorrect.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Valuation Procedure: The valuation procedure has not been defined in the system for the specific context in which you are working.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation procedure may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., material master, valuation area).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect entry when specifying the valuation procedure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the valuation procedure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define a Valuation Procedure:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and ensure that a valid valuation procedure is defined for the relevant application area.
  Check the configuration under Logistics > Material Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Procedures.
  
  
  
  Assign Valuation Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the valuation procedure is assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., material master).
  You can do this by navigating to the material master record and checking the accounting view to see if the valuation procedure is specified.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the input data for any typographical errors or incorrect entries related to the valuation procedure.
  Ensure that the correct valuation procedure code is being used.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the valuation procedure.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the valuation procedures relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check or modify the material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_AUDIT052 error and ensure that a valid valuation procedure is specified in your SAP system.