How To Fix KI346 - Valuated project stock not allowed with customer stock.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Valuated project stock not allowed with customer stock.

What causes this issue?

The entered WBS element &V1& manages a valuated project stock. At the
same time, a sales order stock is managed on the sales order item. This
combination is not allowed since different valuation methods within a
project are not allowed.

System Response

Processing is not continued.

How to fix this error?

Enter a WBS element that does not manage a project stock or only a
nonvaluated project stock, or change the inventory management for your
sales order item in the valuation class.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI346 - Valuated project stock not allowed with customer stock. ?

  The SAP error message KI346, which states "Valuated project stock not allowed with customer stock," typically occurs in the context of project management and inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or handling of project stock and customer stock in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Stock Type Conflict: The error arises when there is an attempt to use valuated project stock in conjunction with customer stock. In SAP, project stock is meant for materials that are specifically allocated to a project, while customer stock is reserved for materials that are owned by a customer.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may not allow the combination of these two stock types due to business rules or configuration settings in the system.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly to handle both project stock and customer stock.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Stock Types: Ensure that you are not trying to mix project stock with customer stock. If you need to use project stock, make sure that the materials are not designated as customer stock.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to project stock and customer stock. This may involve checking the settings in the following areas:
  
  Material Management (MM): Ensure that the material types and stock types are configured correctly.
  Project System (PS): Verify that the project stock settings are appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  Material Master Review: Check the material master records for the items involved. Ensure that the stock type is set correctly and that the material is not flagged as customer stock if it is intended for project stock.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling project stock and customer stock.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for handling project stock and customer stock to avoid future errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CJ20N: Project Builder (for project stock)
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the stock types are used correctly, you should be able to resolve the KI346 error.