How To Fix 8B539 - &1 of plant &2 and valuation type &3 is a consumption material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 539

• Message text: &1 of plant &2 and valuation type &3 is a consumption material

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to sell material intended for own consumption.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to sell this material, please make the necessary material
movements and tax postings to change the material into a material for
industrialisation or resale, or use the material identification of the
same material which is intended for resale/industrialisation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B539 - &1 of plant &2 and valuation type &3 is a consumption material ?

  The SAP error message 8B539 indicates that there is an issue related to the consumption material in a specific plant and valuation type. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material management processes, particularly when dealing with materials that are classified as consumption materials.
  Cause:
  The error message 8B539 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material in question is set up as a consumption material, but the system is expecting a different type of material for the operation being performed (e.g., a stock material).
  
  
  Valuation Type Issues: The valuation type specified may not be compatible with the consumption material settings or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant configuration may not allow for the processing of consumption materials in the context of the transaction being executed.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the material, plant, or valuation type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 8B539, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material type is correctly defined in the material master. Ensure that it is set up as a consumption material if that is the intended classification.
  
  
  Review Valuation Type: Ensure that the valuation type specified in the transaction is valid and correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  Plant Settings: Review the plant settings to ensure that they allow for the processing of consumption materials. This may involve checking the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  Master Data Verification: Check the material master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Transaction Context: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for consumption materials. Some transactions may only be applicable to stock materials.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains data related to purchasing, inventory management, and accounting.
  
  
  Consumption Materials: These are materials that are consumed during production or operations and are not intended to be kept in stock.
  
  
  Valuation Types: Valuation types are used in SAP to differentiate between different stock types of the same material, especially in cases where materials are managed in batches or have different characteristics.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.