How To Fix WV023 - Valuation area &2 associated with plant &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Valuation area &2 associated with plant &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV023 - Valuation area &2 associated with plant &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message WV023 indicates that the valuation area associated with a specific plant is not available. This error typically arises in the context of material valuation and inventory management, particularly when trying to perform transactions that require access to valuation data for a specific plant.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Valuation Area: The valuation area (which can be a plant or a company code) may not be active or properly configured in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The valuation area may not be defined in the system for the specific plant you are trying to use.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the plant or valuation area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the valuation area for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > General > Valuation and Account Assignment > Define Valuation Areas.
  Ensure that the valuation area for the specified plant is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the valuation area and that all necessary data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code: MM03 to view the material master data for the specific material and plant.
  Ensure that the valuation type and other relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the valuation area for the specified plant.
  This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table definitions.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARC (Plant Data for Material)
  T001W (Plants/Branches)
  T006 (Units of Measure)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material valuation and configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.