Change materail master from non-split valuated to split valuated (E M3 194)

Question

Valuation category cannot be added in the accounting 1 view when stock is available in the previous period. Is there a way to overcome this?
This is the situation. We have stock materials that are not defined as split valuated until the business requires so. Valuation category cannot be added in the accounting 1 view if stock is available. In this case we issue the stock out, add the valuation category and then return the stock again as split valuated now. However, we still get error M3 194 since we have stock available in the previous period.
Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,
I did not find a solution to allow you to change split value back and forth. The SAP check is hard coded and there is nothing you can do about it. However, I found a trick to be able to change it back and forth.
1. Compare your stock figures in this period with the previous period (MM03 accounting view).
Previous period: 20 EA; value $200; MAP $10
Current period: 12 EA; value $144; MAP $12
2. You need to receive/issue stock in the current period to make quantity and value the same in both periods. We have configured special movement types (copy from 501 and 201) to allow pre-priced movements. You only need to make the amount field required for these new movement types.
In this example execute a 501 (use the custom movement type) to receive in the current period 8 EA with a total value of $56. After the movement this is what you have:
Previous period: 20 EA; value $200; MAP $10
Current period: 20 EA; value $200; MAP $10
Accounting: Inv +56
                  Exp -56
3. Make sure you allow posting to the previous period.
4. Issue stock out (201) using postind date in the previous period. After the movement this is the situation:
Previous period: 0 EA; value $0; MAP $10
Current period: 0 EA; value $0; MAP $10
Accounting: Inv -200
                  Exp +200
5. Change your material to split value or non-split valued (MM02)
6. Receive stock back in this period. You need to use the pre-price movement type. Receive the quantity and value so you have the same quantity and value you currently have in stock. In this example we should receive 12 EA with value $144. After the movement this is what you have:
Previous period: 0 EA; value $0; MAP $10
Current period: 12 EA; value $144; MAP $12
Accounting: Inv +144
                  Exp -144
Hope it helps.
Regards, Jose Oyon.