To implement split valuation functionality, which actions must be taken?

To implement split valuation functionality in SAP S/4HANA, it is essential to customize valuation categories and valuation types. Split valuation allows an organization to evaluate stock items differently based on certain criteria, such as quality, origin, or type of procurement. This customization is fundamental because valuation categories define the criteria by which items will be split, and valuation types specify the particular characteristics of the stock under each category.

By defining these categories and types, businesses can manage different valuations for the same material, helping in inventory control, financial accounting, and regulatory compliance. This capability is particularly necessary in environments where the same material can have different costs based on various factors, enabling more precise financial reporting and management of procurement strategies.

The other options, while important in a broader procurement or inventory management context, do not directly affect the core functionality required to implement split valuation. For instance, creating additional material master accounting data pertains to enriching the material records but does not inherently enable split valuation. Setting up alternative procurement methods and implementing batch management processes serve distinct purposes, focusing on procurement strategies and inventory track and trace, respectively, and are not directly linked to the split valuation mechanism itself.