How To Fix W4303 - & - Material valuation ............................: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 303

• Message text: & - Material valuation ............................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4303 - & - Material valuation ............................: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4303:
  
  SAP Message W4303: Overview
  Message Text:
  W4303 - Material valuation ............................: &
  This message is a warning related to material valuation in SAP. The exact text may vary slightly depending on the context, but it generally indicates an issue or important note regarding the valuation of a material.
  
  Cause
  
  The warning W4303 typically occurs during material valuation or inventory posting processes.
  It usually indicates that there is some inconsistency or missing data related to the material valuation.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incomplete valuation data for the material in the relevant valuation area (plant or company code).
  The material master record does not have proper valuation class or price control settings.
  The valuation type or price is not maintained correctly.
  The material is not properly extended to the plant or valuation area.
  Issues with the price determination procedure or missing standard price.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve or address the warning W4303, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master.
  Verify the Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 views.
  Ensure that the Valuation Class and Price Control fields are correctly maintained.
  Check if the material is extended to the relevant plant (valuation area) using MM01/MM02.
  
  
  
  Verify Valuation Data:
  
  Check if the material has a valid valuation price (standard price or moving average price).
  Use transaction MR21 to check or update the standard price if necessary.
  For moving average price materials, ensure that the price is correctly updated.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Confirm that the valuation area (plant or company code) is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Price Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the price determination procedure in configuration (SPRO) to ensure it aligns with the material and valuation settings.
  
  
  
  Run Material Valuation:
  
  If necessary, run transaction MR22 (Change Material Price) or MR21 to update the price.
  You may also run MR11 (Maintain Price Differences) if there are price differences to be posted.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Messages:
  
  Sometimes, W4303 appears along with other error or warning messages. Address those messages first.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Message Class: W4 (Material Management - Inventory Management)
  Message Number: 303
  This is a warning message, so it does not stop the process but indicates that attention is needed.
  Ignoring this warning may lead to incorrect material valuation or inventory valuation in financial accounting.
  Always ensure that material master data and valuation data are consistent and complete.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or inconsistent material valuation data (valuation class, price control, price).
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct material master valuation views, update prices, extend material to plant.
  
  
  Transaction
  MM03, MM02, MR21, MR22, MR11
  
  
  Impact
  Warning message; may lead to incorrect inventory valuation if ignored.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or the full message text (including the substitution variable &), I can help you with a more precise diagnosis.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific transactions or configuration steps!