How To Fix PLM_QUEST013 - Specify a valid valuation profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_QUEST - Messages Specific to Questions

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Specify a valid valuation profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_QUEST013 - Specify a valid valuation profile ?

  The SAP error message PLM_QUEST013: Specify a valid valuation profile typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when dealing with valuation profiles in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a valid valuation profile to proceed with a certain operation, but the profile provided is either missing, incorrect, or not defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Valuation Profile: The valuation profile has not been defined in the system for the material or product in question.
  Incorrect Valuation Profile: The valuation profile specified does not exist or is not valid for the current context.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system related to valuation profiles.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified valuation profile.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Valuation Profile:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and check if the valuation profile is correctly assigned to the material or product.
  Ensure that the valuation profile exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Define or Update Valuation Profile:
  
  If the valuation profile is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the configuration path: Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Define Valuation Profiles and ensure that the necessary profiles are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to valuation profiles to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the valuation profile is assigned to the appropriate valuation area or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and use the valuation profile.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in the user management section of SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on valuation profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to PLM and valuation profiles that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP PLM and material valuation to better understand the context and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PLM_QUEST013 error message in SAP.