How To Fix /SAPMP/CMTSBV003 - For valuation cat. & you first have to select the 'Autom.VTy' checkbox

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/CMTSBV -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: For valuation cat. & you first have to select the 'Autom.VTy' checkbox

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/CMTSBV003 - For valuation cat. & you first have to select the 'Autom.VTy' checkbox ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/CMTSBV003 typically relates to issues with the valuation category in the context of material valuation or inventory management. This error indicates that the system requires the selection of the 'Autom.VTy' checkbox before proceeding with certain operations related to valuation categories.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Category Not Set: The valuation category for the material may not be properly defined or set in the system.
  Checkbox Not Selected: The 'Autom.VTy' checkbox, which is likely a requirement for automatic valuation type determination, has not been selected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the valuation settings that prevent the system from processing the valuation correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the 'Autom.VTy' Checkbox: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurs (e.g., material master maintenance).
  Look for the 'Autom.VTy' checkbox and ensure it is selected.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction MM02 or MM03).
  Verify that the valuation category is correctly set and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Customizing (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the valuation types and categories are correctly defined in the system.
  Review the settings under Logistics > Material Management > Valuation > Account Determination > Configure Automatic Account Determination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on valuation categories and automatic valuation type settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Categories: These are used in SAP to determine how materials are valued in financial accounting. Common categories include standard price, moving average price, etc.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information a company needs to manage a material, including its valuation.
  Automatic Account Determination: This is a process in SAP that automatically determines the appropriate accounts for posting transactions based on predefined rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the valuation category is correctly processed in your SAP system.