How To Fix VR208 - Evaluation &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Evaluation &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR208 - Evaluation &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  VR208: Evaluation &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or use a valuation (evaluation) key or evaluation variant that is not defined or does not exist in the system. In SAP, valuation keys or evaluation variants are used in various modules such as Controlling (CO), Materials Management (MM), or Sales and Distribution (SD) for pricing, cost evaluation, or other valuation purposes.
  Specifically, the message indicates that the system expected an evaluation key or variant identified by the placeholder &1 (which will be replaced by the actual key in the runtime message), but it could not find it in the configuration or master data.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  In Costing or Product Costing (CO-PC), when a valuation variant is missing or incorrectly assigned.
  In Pricing procedures or condition techniques, when an evaluation key used in condition records or pricing is not maintained.
  In Material Ledger or Inventory Valuation, when a valuation key is referenced but not defined.
  During report execution or custom program runs that reference evaluation keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the missing evaluation key/variant:
  
  Check the exact value of &1 in the error message to know which evaluation key or variant is missing.
  
  
  
  Check configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant IMG path depending on the module:
  
  For valuation variants in Product Costing:
  
  SPRO -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Product Cost by Period -> Costing Variants -> Define Valuation Variants
  For pricing evaluation keys:
  
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Condition Types
  For Material Ledger valuation keys:
  
  SPRO -> Materials Management -> Material Ledger -> Settings for Actual Costing -> Define Valuation Keys
  
  
  
  
  
  Create or maintain the missing evaluation key/variant:
  
  If the key does not exist, create it with the required parameters.
  If it exists but is not assigned properly, assign it correctly in the relevant master data or configuration.
  
  
  
  Check master data or transaction data:
  
  Sometimes the error arises because a transaction or material master references a non-existent evaluation key.
  Verify material master valuation views or costing views for correct valuation keys.
  Check condition records or pricing procedures for correct evaluation keys.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If the key exists in development but not in production, ensure proper transport of customizing.
  Check for inconsistencies or missing transports.
  
  
  
  Debugging and logs:
  
  If unsure where the error occurs, use transaction ST22 (short dumps) or SM21 (system log) to get more details.
  Debug the program or transaction to see where the evaluation key is called.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: VR (Valuation)
  Transaction codes: CK11N (Costing), CK40N (Costing Run), MEK1/MEK2 (Condition Maintenance), ML-related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VR208 for module-specific fixes or patches.
  Consult SAP Help: For detailed configuration steps related to valuation keys in your specific module.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: The system cannot find the specified evaluation key or variant.
  Solution: Identify the missing key, create or maintain it in configuration, and ensure proper assignment in master or transaction data.
  
  If you provide the exact context or module where the error occurs, I can give more precise instructions.