How To Fix W7018 - Error checking valuation at retail for valuation area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W7 - Message Class for Value-Only Based Inventory Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error checking valuation at retail for valuation area &1

What causes this issue?

Valuation area &V1& does not exist.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7018 - Error checking valuation at retail for valuation area &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W7018 - Error checking valuation at retail for valuation area &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs during the valuation at retail process in SAP Retail. It indicates that there is an inconsistency or error when the system tries to check or calculate the valuation at retail for the specified valuation area (plant or storage location).
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect master data related to valuation at retail (e.g., missing retail price, missing valuation data).
  Inconsistent or incomplete data in the retail price or cost records.
  Incorrect configuration or missing entries in the valuation at retail customizing.
  Data inconsistencies between the retail price and the inventory valuation.
  Issues with the retail price calculation or missing retail price for the material in the valuation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W7018 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data for the valuation area is complete and correct.
  Ensure that retail prices are maintained correctly in the system for the material and valuation area.
  Check if the retail price exists for the relevant period and is consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation at Retail Configuration:
  
  Check the customizing settings for valuation at retail (transaction code: SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Retail Trade ? Valuation at Retail).
  Ensure that the valuation methods and parameters are correctly set up for the valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Retail Price Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like WRTB (Maintain Retail Prices) or WRTV (Display Retail Prices) to verify retail price data.
  Confirm that the retail price is available and valid for the material and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP standard reports or tools to check for inconsistencies in valuation at retail data.
  Correct any discrepancies found in retail price or cost data.
  
  
  
  Recalculate Valuation at Retail:
  
  After correcting data, recalculate the valuation at retail to ensure the error is resolved.
  This can be done via transaction codes related to retail price and valuation processing.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known issues or patches related to message W7018.
  Apply relevant notes if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WRTB - Maintain Retail Prices
  WRTV - Display Retail Prices
  MM02 - Change Material Master (to check valuation data)
  SPRO - Customizing for Retail Valuation
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  SAP Retail (IS-Retail)
  Materials Management (MM)
  Inventory Valuation
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for IS-Retail valuation at retail
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to valuation at retail errors
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The W7018 warning indicates a problem with valuation at retail data for a valuation area. It usually stems from missing or inconsistent retail price or valuation data. The solution involves verifying and correcting master data, retail prices, and configuration settings, followed by recalculating the valuation at retail.
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider contacting SAP Support with detailed logs and system information.