How To Fix WS212 - Valuation category & differs from that (&) of material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Valuation category & differs from that (&) of material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS212 - Valuation category & differs from that (&) of material & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS212 - "Valuation category & differs from that (&) of material &"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch between the valuation category assigned in a particular transaction (e.g., during goods movement, invoice verification, or material master update) and the valuation category that is already assigned to the material in the system.
  
  The valuation category is a key field in SAP that determines how a material is valuated in different valuation areas or plants.
  If you try to post a transaction with a valuation category that differs from the one maintained in the material master for that material, SAP throws this error to prevent inconsistent valuation data.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The valuation category is part of the material master data (usually in the accounting view).
  It controls how the material is valuated in different valuation areas (e.g., plants).
  If you attempt to use a different valuation category in a transaction than the one maintained in the material master, SAP will not allow it because it could lead to incorrect inventory valuation or accounting postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Master:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master.
  Go to the Accounting 1 view.
  Check the valuation category assigned to the material for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check the Transaction Data:
  
  Identify the valuation category being used in the transaction that caused the error.
  This could be during goods receipt, invoice verification, or other inventory/accounting postings.
  
  
  
  Align Valuation Categories:
  
  Ensure that the valuation category used in the transaction matches the one in the material master.
  If the valuation category in the transaction is incorrect, correct the transaction data.
  If the valuation category in the material master is incorrect or needs to be changed, update it via MM02 (Change Material Master).
  
  
  
  If Valuation Category Change is Needed:
  
  Changing the valuation category in the material master is a sensitive operation.
  It may require adjustments in inventory valuation and accounting.
  Consult with your finance/accounting team before making changes.
  Sometimes, a new material master or valuation area setup is required instead of changing the valuation category.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the valuation category is linked to valuation classes and account determination.
  Verify the configuration in SPRO under:
  
  Materials Management ? Valuation and Account Assignment ? Account Determination ? Define Valuation Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that the valuation categories are correctly configured and assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Category is a key field that controls valuation at the plant or valuation area level.
  It is used in scenarios where materials are valuated differently in different plants or valuation areas.
  The valuation category is linked to valuation classes, which determine the G/L accounts for inventory postings.
  Mismatches can cause inconsistencies in inventory valuation and financial accounting.
  Always ensure consistency between master data and transactional data to avoid such errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS212: Valuation category & differs from that (&) of material &
  
  
  Cause
  Valuation category in transaction differs from material master valuation category
  
  
  Solution
  Align valuation categories between material master and transaction; update material master if needed
  
  
  Transaction
  MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), relevant goods movement or invoice transactions
  
  
  Configuration
  Check valuation category setup in SPRO under Account Determination
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.