How To Fix CKPRCH034 - Material &1 &2 is a value-only article. Transaction not possible

CKPRCH034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Material &1 &2 is a value-only article. Transaction not possible

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& is a <DS:GLOS.3526BCA3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>value-only
article</> and is therefore managed only on a value basis, not a
quantity basis. Therefore, a price is not defined and no price change
is possible.

System Response

Any price change for this material will be refused.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH034 - Material &1 &2 is a value-only article. Transaction not possible ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH034 indicates that you are trying to perform a transaction on a material that is classified as a "value-only article." This means that the material is not intended for inventory management or physical stock movements, and therefore certain transactions are restricted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material in question is defined in the system as a value-only article. This typically means it is a service or a non-stock item that does not have physical inventory.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting to perform (e.g., posting a goods movement, creating a purchase order, etc.) is not allowed for value-only articles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master data for the affected material. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to see the material's details. Look for the material type and ensure it is set up correctly for your intended use.
  Change Material Type: If the material should be managed as