How To Fix VAL206 - Settings for special valuation are inconsistent

VAL206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Settings for special valuation are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

You are valuing a position in valuation area &V1&, accounting code &V2&
, ID number &V3&, securities account &V4&. The system is attempting to
run a special valuation for this position because the table for special
security prices contains an entry for this position for the evaluation
key date.
However, the entry in the table for special security prices is
inconsistent. Either no category was stored for the special valuation,
or there is no currency for the special price.

System Response

The activity is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Correct the data for the special valuation.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL206 - Settings for special valuation are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message VAL206, which states "Settings for special valuation are inconsistent," typically arises in the context of inventory valuation and can occur during various processes, such as goods movements, inventory counts, or when running valuation reports. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration settings related to special valuation types in the system.
  Causes of VAL206
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The special valuation settings in the system may not be properly configured. This can happen if the valuation types or valuation classes are not aligned with the materials or if there are missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary information for the special valuation type being used. For example, if a material is assigned a valuation type that is not defined in the system.
  
  
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area settings may not be consistent with the special