How To Fix WN031 - Valuation area & will be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Valuation area & will be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN031 - Valuation area & will be created ?

  The SAP error message WN031 indicates that a valuation area is being created for a specific material or plant, but it is not yet defined in the system. This message typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory valuation.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A material is being processed (e.g., during a goods movement, inventory valuation, or material master update) and the system cannot find a corresponding valuation area for the specified plant or material.
  The valuation area has not been set up in the system, or the configuration for the valuation area is incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN031 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Define Valuation Areas.
  Ensure that the valuation area for the relevant plant is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Create Valuation Area:
  
  If the valuation area does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration path mentioned above.
  Ensure that the valuation area is linked to the appropriate company code and plant.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material in question (Transaction code: MM03).
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary data related to the valuation area, such as valuation class and price control, is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on valuation areas and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, a valuation area can be a plant or a company code, depending on how the organization has structured its inventory valuation.
  Valuation Class: This is used to determine the general ledger accounts for inventory postings.
  Price Control: This defines how the material's price is managed (e.g., moving average price or standard price).
  
  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 materials management for further assistance.