How To Fix /SAPNEA/J_SC856 - Valuation data for material & for vendor & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPNEA/J_SC -

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Valuation data for material & for vendor & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC856 - Valuation data for material & for vendor & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC856 Valuation data for material & for vendor & does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary valuation data for a specific material and vendor combination. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of purchase orders, goods receipts, or invoice verification.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The valuation data for the specified material and vendor combination has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material number or vendor number specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Not Extended: The material master data may not be extended to the relevant purchasing organization or plant.
  Inactive or Blocked Vendor: The vendor may be inactive or blocked, preventing the system from retrieving valuation data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material valuation settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 and check the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the valuation data is maintained for the appropriate purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction XK03 to view the vendor master data.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Data:
  
  If the valuation data is missing, you can maintain it using transaction MM02 to update the material master with the necessary valuation information.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the material is not extended to the relevant purchasing organization, you can do this using transaction MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to material valuation in the SAP system. This may involve checking the valuation classes and account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and vendor management for further insights into maintaining valuation data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.