How To Fix PLM_QUEST018 - Specify a valid valuation for the valuation profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_QUEST - Messages Specific to Questions

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Specify a valid valuation for the valuation profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_QUEST018 - Specify a valid valuation for the valuation profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_QUEST018 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation profile in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Specifically, it suggests that a valid valuation must be specified for the given valuation profile.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Valuation Profile: The valuation profile specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation profile may not be properly configured to include the necessary valuation types or criteria.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the valuation profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the valuation profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the valuation profile in SAP.
  Ensure that the valuation profile specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the valuation profile to ensure that all necessary valuation types and criteria are included.
  Make sure that the valuation profile is assigned to the relevant materials or objects.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or objects associated with the valuation profile to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the valuation profile.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring valuation profiles and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or MM02 (to modify material master data) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PLM_QUEST018 error in your SAP system.