How To Fix VL606 - Valuation type is not defined for delivery item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Valuation type is not defined for delivery item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL606 - Valuation type is not defined for delivery item & ?

  The SAP error message VL606, which states "Valuation type is not defined for delivery item," typically occurs during the delivery process when the system cannot find a valuation type for the item being processed. This can happen for various reasons, often related to configuration or master data issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type for the material in question is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the necessary valuation type set up for the relevant plant or storage location.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system for the valuation types may not be correctly set up.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not have a corresponding valuation type defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., Accounting, Plant Data/Storage).
  Ensure that the valuation type is defined for the material in the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Types:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you may need to define it. This can be done in the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Deliveries > Define Valuation Types.
  Ensure that the necessary valuation types are defined and assigned to the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the valuation types in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the valuation types are linked to the appropriate stock types.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Types:
  
  Verify that the stock types used in the delivery process have corresponding valuation types defined.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: SAP Project Reference Object (for configuration)
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and delivery processes.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the delivery process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VL606 error message in SAP.