How To Fix WS516 - Valuation type &2 is defined for batch &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Valuation type &2 is defined for batch &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS516 - Valuation type &2 is defined for batch &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS516:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS516
  Message Text:
  
  Valuation type &2 is defined for batch &1
  
  1. Cause
  This message typically occurs during goods movements or inventory postings involving batches and valuation types. It indicates that the valuation type you are trying to use is already assigned to the specified batch.
  In SAP, valuation types are used to differentiate stock values within the same material and plant, often for different qualities, origins, or other criteria. When batches are managed with valuation types, each batch can be linked to one or more valuation types.
  The error WS516 arises when you attempt to assign a valuation type to a batch that already has that valuation type assigned. This can happen during:
  
  Goods receipt
  Stock transfer
  Physical inventory postings
  Batch creation or change
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Check the batch and valuation type assignment:
  
  Verify if the batch already has the valuation type assigned. You can do this by checking the batch master data or stock overview.
  
  
  Avoid duplicate assignment:
  
  If the valuation type is already assigned to the batch, do not try to assign it again. Adjust your posting or process to use the existing valuation type.
  
  
  Correct your posting data:
  
  Ensure that the valuation type and batch combination you are posting is valid and not duplicated.
  
  
  If you intended to create a new valuation type for the batch:
  
  You may need to create a new batch or use a different valuation type.
  
  
  Check configuration:
  
  In some cases, the valuation type determination or batch management settings might need review to ensure they align with your business process.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes to check batch and valuation type:
  
  MSC3N – Display Batch
  MMBE – Stock Overview (to see stock by batch and valuation type)
  MB52 – List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Tables involved:
  
  MCH1 – Batch Stocks
  MSEG – Document Segment: Material
  MKPF – Material Document Header
  
  
  
  Configuration paths:
  
  Valuation type configuration is done in IMG under:
  
  Logistics - General > Batch Management > Valuation Types
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP documentation:
  
  Search SAP Notes for WS516 for any specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Valuation type already assigned to the batch.
  
  
  Solution
  Avoid duplicate assignment; verify batch and valuation type; correct postings.
  
  
  Check
  Batch master data (MSC3N), stock overview (MMBE), configuration settings.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.