The valuation category SPECIFIES the standard used to differentiate the different partial stocks. In simple words, you can say that valuation category is the CRITERIA to define partial stocks. The standard system COMPRISES a variety of valuation categories, such as B and H. B is used for procurement type that is here the stock is divided up depending on whether the stock is PROCURED externally or manufactured in-house. On the other hand, H is used for origin, that is here the stock is divided oh the basis of from where it was delivered. The valuation category in the Material Master RECORD holds every material that is assigned for valuation.

The valuation category specifies the standard used to differentiate the different partial stocks. In simple words, you can say that valuation category is the criteria to define partial stocks. The standard system comprises a variety of valuation categories, such as B and H. B is used for procurement type that is here the stock is divided up depending on whether the stock is procured externally or manufactured in-house. On the other hand, H is used for origin, that is here the stock is divided oh the basis of from where it was delivered. The valuation category in the Material Master record holds every material that is assigned for valuation.