How To Fix M7240 - Combination special stock indicator & valuation & is not possible

M7240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Combination special stock indicator & valuation & is not possible

What causes this issue?

You can only valuate <DS:GLOS.special_stock>special stock</> if it is
<DS:GLOS.sales_order_stock>sales order stock</>,
<DS:GLOS.project_stock>project stock</>, or valuated stock in transit
in the issuing or receiving plant.

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?

Check your input.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7240 - Combination special stock indicator & valuation & is not possible ?

  The SAP error message M7240 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the special stock indicator and the valuation type in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform inventory management transactions, such as goods movements or stock transfers, where the system cannot find a valid combination of special stock and valuation type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Combination: The special stock indicator (e.g., consignment, project stock, etc.) is not compatible with the valuation type you are trying to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the material master or the stock type settings may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for the special stock indicator or valuation type.
  Stock Type Restrictions: Certain stock types may not allow specific special stock indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the material in