How To Fix RECETM102 - &1: Valuation behavior is mandatory for financial capitalization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 102

• Message text: &1: Valuation behavior is mandatory for financial capitalization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM102 - &1: Valuation behavior is mandatory for financial capitalization ?

  The SAP error message RECETM102 indicates that there is a missing valuation behavior for financial capitalization in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to capitalize an asset or perform a related financial transaction, but the system requires a valuation behavior to be defined for the asset class or the specific asset.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Behavior: The asset class or the specific asset does not have a valuation behavior defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for asset accounting may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of required parameters.
  Incorrect Asset Class: The asset class being used may not be configured to allow for financial capitalization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the SAP menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset > Create).
  Select the relevant asset class and check if the valuation behavior is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to define the valuation behavior for that asset class.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Behavior:
  
  In the configuration settings, navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Valuation > Define Valuation Behavior.
  Ensure that the valuation behavior is set up correctly for the asset class you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Review the asset master data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the valuation parameters.
  You can use transaction code AS02 to display and edit the asset master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct valuation behavior to use, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's financial policies to determine the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and OAOA (Define Asset Class).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset classes and valuation behaviors in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECETM102 error and successfully perform the financial capitalization process in SAP.