SAP MM ECC 6.
0 Configuration
Playbook
Module 5 – Valuation & Account Determination (OBYC) Configuration
Version: 1.0
Date: __________
Prepared By: __________
Company: __________
1. Purpose
This section describes the configuration of Valuation and Automatic Account Determination
in SAP MM ECC 6.0. It explains how to set up valuation levels, valuation classes, and OBYC
settings to ensure correct G/L postings for material movements using example data for
Global Manufacturing Ltd.
2. Example Data
Company Code: 1000 – Global Manufacturing Ltd
Plant: P100 – Riyadh Plant
Purchasing Org: 1000 – Global Purchasing
Storage Location: S001 – Raw Materials Store
Valuation Level: Plant Level
Example G/L Accounts:
- Raw Material Stock: 300000
- Finished Goods Stock: 310000
- GR/IR Clearing: 191100
- Consumption: 500000
3. Configuration Steps
Define Valuation Level
SPRO Path: SPRO → Materials Management → Valuation and Account Assignment → Define
Valuation Level
T-Code: OMWB
Instructions:
- Set valuation level to 'Plant' to allow plant-specific valuation.
- Save.
Define Valuation Classes
SPRO Path: SPRO → Materials Management → Valuation and Account Assignment → Account
Determination → Define Valuation Classes
T-Code: OMS4
Instructions:
- Create valuation classes for material types:
- - ROH: Raw Materials
- - FERT: Finished Products
- Assign account category reference to material types.
- Save.
Configure Automatic Account Determination
SPRO Path: SPRO → Materials Management → Valuation and Account Assignment → Account
Determination → Account Determination Without Wizard → Configure Automatic Postings
T-Code: OBYC
Instructions:
- In OBYC, maintain transaction keys and assign G/L accounts:
- - BSX (Stock Posting) → Raw Material Stock (300000)
- - WRX (GR/IR Clearing) → GR/IR Clearing (191100)
- - GBB (Offsetting Entry for Inventory Posting) → Consumption (500000)
- - PRD (Price Difference) → Price Difference Account
- Save.
Assign Valuation Classes to Materials
SPRO Path: Transaction MM01/MM02
T-Code: MM01/MM02
Instructions:
- In the Accounting 1 view of the material master, assign the appropriate valuation class.
- Save.
Test Account Determination
SPRO Path: Transaction MIGO
T-Code: MIGO
Instructions:
- Perform a goods movement (e.g., goods receipt for PO).
- Check the accounting document to ensure correct G/L accounts are posted.
4. Best Practices
• Keep valuation level consistent across the organization to avoid reporting discrepancies.
• Limit valuation classes to a manageable number for easier maintenance.
• Regularly review OBYC assignments after G/L changes in Finance.
• Always test account determination after changes to valuation classes or OBYC.
5. Testing & Validation Steps
1. Create a material master with valuation class ROH.
2. Post a goods receipt for PO in MIGO and check accounting entries.
3. Verify BSX, WRX, GBB, PRD postings match OBYC configuration.
4. Change valuation class and repeat test to see effect on G/L postings.