How To Fix PMD_MSG033 - Valuation data is mandatory for creating costing data for plant &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMD_MSG - Messages required for Product Material Dark API

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Valuation data is mandatory for creating costing data for plant &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMD_MSG033 - Valuation data is mandatory for creating costing data for plant &. ?

  The SAP error message PMD_MSG033 indicates that valuation data is required for creating costing data for a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of Product Costing or Material Management when you are trying to create or update costing data for materials without the necessary valuation information.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The material master record does not have the required valuation data set up for the plant in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or plant may not be correctly defined, leading to missing valuation data.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for valuation data that are not being met.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not have been properly set up in the system, or the valuation area may not be correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PMD_MSG033 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Accounting and Costing views) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the valuation class and valuation type are correctly assigned for the plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Data:
  
  If the valuation data is missing, you can maintain it using Transaction Code: MM02.
  Navigate to the Accounting view and ensure that the necessary valuation data is filled in for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material valuation (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and that the necessary settings for the material type are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Verify that the plant is correctly set up in the system and that it is assigned to the appropriate valuation area.
  Ensure that the plant is active and not in a status that would prevent costing data from being created.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the material type or valuation area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or update the costing data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run).
  Material Valuation: Understand the concept of material valuation in SAP, including valuation classes, price control (standard price vs. moving average price), and how they affect costing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PMD_MSG033 error in SAP.