How To Fix W7026 - Valuation at retail is not allowed in this plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Valuation at retail is not allowed in this plant

What causes this issue?

Inventory management at retail is not allowed in this plant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7026 - Valuation at retail is not allowed in this plant ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W7026: "Valuation at retail is not allowed in this plant":
  
  Error Message:
  W7026 - Valuation at retail is not allowed in this plant
  
  Cause:
  This warning/error occurs when you try to use valuation at retail (also known as retail price valuation) for a material in a plant where this type of valuation is not permitted or not configured.
  Valuation at retail is a special valuation method where the inventory value is calculated based on retail prices rather than standard or moving average prices. This method is typically used in retail industries where goods are managed and valued at retail prices.
  The error indicates that the plant in question is not set up to allow valuation at retail. This can happen because:
  
  The plant's material valuation settings do not support valuation at retail.
  The material master data is set to use valuation at retail, but the plant configuration does not allow it.
  The retail-specific settings (such as retail price control) are missing or not activated for the plant.
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  During material master creation or change (MM01/MM02) when setting valuation type.
  During goods movement or inventory valuation postings.
  During retail price control or retail-related inventory processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Valuation and Account Assignment ? Valuation ? Set up valuation at retail.
  Verify if the plant is configured to allow valuation at retail.
  If not, you need to configure the plant to allow valuation at retail or change the valuation method for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  In transaction MM02, check the Accounting 1 view for the material.
  Verify the Price Control indicator:
  
  If it is set to L (Retail price), then the plant must support valuation at retail.
  If the plant does not support it, change the price control to S (Standard price) or V (Moving average price) as appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate Retail Price Control for the Plant:
  
  Retail price control is activated via customizing.
  Path: SPRO ? Materials Management ? Valuation and Account Assignment ? Valuation ? Activate retail price control.
  Assign the plant to the retail price control settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Retail Module Settings:
  
  If you are working in a retail environment, ensure that the Retail module (IS-Retail) is properly configured.
  Retail price control requires specific customizing and master data setup.
  
  
  
  If valuation at retail is not required:
  
  Change the valuation method for the material to standard or moving average price.
  This is the simplest solution if retail valuation is not needed.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Valuation at retail is mainly used in retail industries where inventory is managed at retail prices rather than cost prices.
  This method affects inventory valuation, price determination, and accounting postings.
  Incorrect configuration can lead to inconsistencies in inventory valuation and financial reporting.
  Always coordinate with your Finance and Retail teams before changing valuation methods.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Plant not configured for valuation at retail, but material or process requires it.
  
  
  Solution
  Configure plant for retail valuation or change material price control to standard/moving average.
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  MM01, MM02 (Material Master), SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  Relevant Paths
  SPRO ? MM ? Valuation ? Activate retail price control
  
  
  Notes
  Retail price control is specific to retail industry solutions (IS-Retail).
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact customizing steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!