How To Fix VL222 - Valuation type in item & already specified for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Valuation type in item & already specified for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL222 - Valuation type in item & already specified for material & ?

  The SAP error message VL222 indicates that there is a conflict with the valuation type specified for a material in a delivery or goods movement. This error typically arises when the system detects that the valuation type for the item in the delivery document has already been defined for the specified material, leading to inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Valuation Type: The valuation type for the material has already been assigned in the delivery or the stock, and the system does not allow for multiple entries of the same valuation type for the same material in a single document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the valuation settings in the system.
  Stock Type Conflicts: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not align with the valuation type being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the valuation type is correctly defined and that there are no duplicates.
  Review Delivery Document: Check the delivery document to see if the valuation type has already been assigned to another item. If so, you may need to adjust the items in the delivery.
  Adjust Valuation Type: If the valuation type is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid one that is not already in use for that material in the current document.
  Stock Overview: Use the stock overview (transaction code MMBE) to check the stock situation for the material and see if there are any inconsistencies.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to material valuation and ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), and MMBE (Stock Overview) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material valuation and delivery processing for more insights into how valuation types are managed within the system.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.