How To Fix /PRA/VL_PROCESS018 - Unable to retrieve valuation formulas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/VL_PROCESS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Unable to retrieve valuation formulas

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/VL_PROCESS018 - Unable to retrieve valuation formulas ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/VL_PROCESS018 Unable to retrieve valuation formulas typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or related modules when the system is unable to access or find the necessary valuation formulas for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation formulas may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the valuation formulas.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transaction data that the valuation formulas rely on.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the valuation formulas may not have been transported correctly.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency that is preventing the retrieval of the formulas.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO) and verify that the valuation formulas are correctly defined and assigned.
  Ensure that all necessary entries in the relevant tables (like TKEB, TKEB1, etc.) are present.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the valuation formulas.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the master data and transaction data for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could affect the valuation formulas.
  Use transaction KE30 or KE24 to analyze profitability segments and ensure that all required data is present.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  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 KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE24 (Display CO-PA Document), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Profitability Analysis and valuation methods for a deeper understanding of how these components interact.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.