How To Fix PLM_QUEST040 - The valuation &1 is already defined as a proposal

PLM_QUEST040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_QUEST - Messages Specific to Questions

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The valuation &1 is already defined as a proposal

What causes this issue?

You have selected both valuation &1 and valuation &2 as your proposal.

System Response

The system selects the first selection you made.

How to fix this error?

Decide which valuation you want to use.

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_QUEST040 - The valuation &1 is already defined as a proposal ?

  The SAP error message PLM_QUEST040 indicates that a valuation (typically a cost or price valuation) is already defined as a proposal in the system. This error usually occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when dealing with valuation methods in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a valuation that conflicts with an existing proposal. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new valuation for an item that already has a valuation proposal defined.
  There is an attempt to change the status of a valuation that is already marked as a proposal.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Proposals:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where you are trying to create or modify the valuation.
  Check if there is already a valuation proposal defined for the item in question. You can do this by reviewing the valuation history or