How To Fix /SAPMP/CMTSBV002 - Valuation category & does not exist or is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/CMTSBV -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Valuation category & does not exist or is not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/CMTSBV002 - Valuation category & does not exist or is not activated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/CMTSBV002 Valuation category & does not exist or is not activated typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an issue related to the valuation category of a material or an asset. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Category Not Defined: The valuation category specified in the material master or asset master does not exist in the system.
  Valuation Category Not Activated: The valuation category may exist but is not activated in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to valuation categories in the relevant modules (MM or CO).
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMWB (for MM) or OAOA (for CO) to check the valuation categories defined in the system.
  Ensure that the valuation category you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Valuation Category:
  
  If the valuation category exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant module (MM or CO).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master or Asset Master:
  
  Check the material master or asset master record to ensure that the valuation category is correctly assigned.
  You can use transaction codes like MM03 (for Material Master) or AS03 (for Asset Master) to view the details.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Documentation:
  
  Review the configuration documentation for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that all necessary settings for valuation categories are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform deeper checks.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  OMWB: Configuration for Valuation Categories in Material Management.
  OAOA: Configuration for Valuation Categories in Asset Accounting.
  MM03: Display Material Master.
  AS03: Display Asset Master.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to valuation categories. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on valuation categories and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the valuation category error in SAP.