How To Fix KM240 - Material &: Valuated stock without storage location or special stocks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Material &: Valuated stock without storage location or special stocks

What causes this issue?

The stock of material &V1& has been valuated in valuation area &V2&.
However, the system could not find storage location stocks or customer
special stock (customer returnable packaging, type V or customer
consignment, type W) or supplier special stock (stock of material
supplied to vendor, type O).

System Response

The system transfers the stock for this material to profit center &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM240 - Material &: Valuated stock without storage location or special stocks ?

  The SAP error message KM240, which states "Material &: Valuated stock without storage location or special stocks," typically occurs when there is an issue with the stock management of a material in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is valuated stock for a material that does not have a defined storage location or is not associated with any special stock type.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The material master record may not have a storage location defined, which is necessary for inventory management.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in stock management.
  Special Stock Types: If the material is supposed to be managed as special stock (e.g., consignment, project stock), but the relevant settings are not configured, this error can occur.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the stock overview.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the storage location is correctly defined under the relevant views (e.g., Plant Data/Storage).
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct valuation type.
  
  
  
  Define Storage Location:
  
  If the storage location is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and include the necessary storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Types:
  
  If the material is intended to be managed as special stock, ensure that the appropriate settings are configured in the material master and that the stock is correctly categorized.
  
  
  
  Check Inventory Management Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Inventory Management module to ensure that they align with the requirements for the material.
  
  
  
  Run Stock Overview:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock overview for the material and identify any discrepancies or issues with the stock levels.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material management and inventory control.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KM240 error in your SAP system.