How To Fix WM199 - No "Standard" or "Promotion" valuation category created for assortment &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 199

• Message text: No "Standard" or "Promotion" valuation category created for assortment &

What causes this issue?

Table 149 contains no valuation category (promotion or standard) which
can be used for this plant (or the associated valuation area).
For now, the valuation type used for the valuation category "standard"
is the first one found.

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 WM199 - No "Standard" or "Promotion" valuation category created for assortment & ?

  The SAP error message WM199, which states "No 'Standard' or 'Promotion' valuation category created for assortment &," typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) and is related to the handling of assortments in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valuation category for the specified assortment, which is necessary for processing inventory and valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Category: The primary cause of this error is that the assortment does not have a defined valuation category of either "Standard" or "Promotion." Valuation categories are essential for determining how inventory is valued and managed in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the valuation categories have not been set up correctly for the assortment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the assortment, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or assortment master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Categories: 
  
  Go to the material master data for the assortment in question and check if the valuation categories "Standard" and "Promotion" are defined.
  If they are missing, you will need to create or assign the appropriate valuation categories.
  
  
  
  Configuration in Customizing:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and check the settings for assortments and valuation categories.
  Ensure that the valuation categories are properly configured for the relevant assortment types.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Assortment:
  
  If the assortment is new or has been recently modified, ensure that all necessary data, including valuation categories, is correctly entered.
  You may need to create a new assortment or update the existing one to include the required valuation categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Warehouse Management and assortments to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up valuation categories.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to update material master data or OMW1 to configure valuation categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material and assortment data in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Warehouse Management for further assistance.