/FMP/MP009 - Valuation type &2 is not available for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FMP/MP -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Valuation type &2 is not available for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FMP/MP009 - Valuation type &2 is not available for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /FMP/MP009 Valuation type &2 is not available for material &1 typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Financial Accounting (FI) when there is an issue with the valuation type assigned to a material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the material in question. This can happen if the valuation type has not been set up in the material master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation type may not be correctly configured in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the appropriate valuation area.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary data for the specified valuation type, or it may be incomplete.
  
  
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area (plant or company code) may not be set up to use the specified valuation type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the valuation type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Type:
  
  If the valuation type is missing, you may need to define it in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Types.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly configured to use the valuation type. This can also be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the valuation classes and ensure that they are correctly linked to the valuation types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to set up and manage valuation types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Valuation Types: Valuation types are used in SAP to differentiate between different stock types (e.g., raw materials, finished goods) and their respective valuation methods.
  Valuation Classes: Valuation classes are used to group materials with similar characteristics for accounting purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /FMP/MP009.