How To Fix VAL101 - An error has occurred within a valuation step

VAL101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VAL - Treasury: Messages for General Valuation

• Message number: 101

• Message text: An error has occurred within a valuation step

What causes this issue?

Valuation of a position consists of several steps. An error has
occurred in one of these valuation steps.

System Response

Valuation of the position was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the error by looking at the messages for each individual
valuation step.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL101 - An error has occurred within a valuation step ?

  The SAP error message VAL101, which states "An error has occurred within a valuation step," typically occurs during the valuation process in SAP, particularly in the context of asset accounting or inventory valuation. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the valuation settings for assets or inventory can lead to this error. This includes settings related to valuation classes, account determination, or valuation methods.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or missing data in master records (e.g., material master, asset master) can trigger this error. For example, if a material does not have a valid valuation class assigned, it can cause valuation errors.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Valuation Data: If the system cannot find the necessary valuation data for a particular asset or inventory item, it may result in this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the