How To Fix WS096 - No valuation area can be determined for material postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 096

• Message text: No valuation area can be determined for material postings

What causes this issue?

You maintained the setting 'Do not enter plant data' in Customizing for
settlement document type &V1&. However, the system is not able to
determine the valuation area for inventory postings.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Change the settings for valuation area determination in MM Customizing.
Select a settlement document type which permits plant data entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS096 - No valuation area can be determined for material postings ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message WS096: No valuation area can be determined for material postings:
  
  Error Message:
  WS096 - No valuation area can be determined for material postings
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during material postings (such as goods movements, invoice receipts, or other inventory transactions) when the system cannot determine the valuation area for the material in question.
  The valuation area in SAP is the organizational level at which material valuation is carried out. It can be:
  
  Plant level (most common)
  Company code level (less common)
  Or other levels depending on configuration
  
  If the system cannot find a valuation area for the material, it means that the material master or configuration is incomplete or inconsistent.
  Common causes include:
  
  
  Material Master Missing Valuation Data:
  
  The material master record (MM03) does not have valuation data maintained for the plant or valuation area involved in the posting.
  
  
  
  Valuation Area Not Defined or Assigned:
  
  The valuation area is not defined in the system or not assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Plant Assignment:
  
  The plant used in the transaction is not linked to a valuation area.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues:
  
  In Customizing (SPRO), the valuation area is not properly configured or assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Posting to a Plant without Valuation:
  
  The posting is attempted to a plant that is not set up for valuation or the material is not valuated at that plant.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Valuation Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03.
  Enter the material number.
  Check the Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 views.
  Verify that valuation data exists for the plant involved in the posting.
  If missing, maintain the valuation data in MM02 for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Valuation Area Assignment:
  
  Use transaction OMX1 or check in SPRO under:
  
  Materials Management ? Valuation and Account Assignment ? Valuation ? Define Valuation Areas
  Ensure the plant is assigned to a valuation area.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration for Valuation Areas:
  
  In SPRO, verify that the valuation area is defined and assigned correctly.
  Ensure that the valuation area is active and consistent with the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Check the Posting Transaction Data:
  
  Confirm that the plant entered in the posting is correct.
  Ensure that the material is valuated at that plant.
  
  
  
  If Using Company Code Level Valuation:
  
  Check if the valuation is done at company code level and ensure the material master has valuation data for the company code.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Material Master if Needed:
  
  If the material master is incomplete or corrupted, recreate or adjust the valuation views.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Valuation Area is a key concept in SAP MM and FI integration. It determines how inventory values are managed and posted to accounting.
  The valuation area is usually the plant, but in some cases, it can be the company code.
  This error is common when materials are newly created but valuation data is not maintained.
  Always ensure that the organizational data (plant, company code, valuation area) is consistent across master data and configuration.
  Use transaction OMX1 to display valuation area assignments.
  Use transaction MMBE to check stock and valuation data for the material.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material master missing valuation data for the plant/valuation area or configuration missing.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain valuation data in material master; assign valuation area to plant; check configuration.
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  MM03, MM02, OMX1, MMBE, SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  Related Notes
  SAP OSS Notes related to valuation area and material master maintenance may provide additional help.
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can help you with the exact steps in the system or provide sample screenshots or configuration paths.