How To Fix VAL104 - No units or nominals exist in position &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No units or nominals exist in position &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You wish to value a position that does not contain any units or
nominals.
If you are dealing with a position for a transaction (Money Market,
Foreign Exchange, OTC Derivatives), then the valuation key date is
outside the run time.

System Response

No write-ups/write-downs were generated. The valuation of the position
was carried out successfully.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL104 - No units or nominals exist in position &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message VAL104 ("No units or nominals exist in position &1 &2") typically occurs in the context of valuation or when working with master data in SAP, particularly in the areas of materials management or financial accounting. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary unit of measure or nominal values for the specified position in the document or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the relevant master data (such as material master or info records) does not have the required unit of measure or nominal values defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of units or nominal values.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that store unit of measure or nominal information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the unit of measure is defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the relevant nominal values are also defined in the appropriate master data records.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure and valuation. This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined in the system and that they are assigned to the relevant materials or transactions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies. This may involve checking for missing entries in the tables that manage units of measure and nominal values.
  If necessary, update or correct the data to ensure that all required entries are present.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its context. This can provide additional insights into potential causes and solutions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Tables: You may want to check relevant tables such as MARA (General Material Data), MARM (Units of Measure for Material), and T006 (Units of Measure).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to VAL104 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VAL104 error in your SAP system.