How To Fix PVJ013 - Valuation type & not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Valuation type & not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ013 - Valuation type & not available ?

  The SAP error message PVJ013, which states "Valuation type & not available," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified valuation type for the material in question. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not be set up correctly, or the valuation type may not be assigned to the material.
  Configuration Issues: The valuation type may not be configured properly in the system settings.
  Inactive Valuation Type: The valuation type might be inactive or not available for the specific plant or storage location.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or valuation type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify if the valuation type is correctly assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the valuation type exists in the material master for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMWB to check the configuration of valuation types in the system.
  Ensure that the valuation type is defined and active for the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation type is assigned to the correct valuation area (plant) in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the material master data.
  Use transaction code MMPI to perform a mass processing of materials if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material valuation and valuation types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Types: Valuation types are used in SAP to differentiate between different stock types (e.g., unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock, blocked stock) for the same material.
  Material Valuation: Understanding how material valuation works in SAP is crucial for inventory management and financial reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PVJ013 error message in SAP.