How To Fix M7401 - No special stock exists for value-only material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No special stock exists for value-only material &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to carry out a special physical inventory for value-
only material &V1&.
This is not possible, as you cannot have
<DS:GLOS.3526C0E9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>special stocks</> for a
<DS:GLOS.3526BCA5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>value-only material</>.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7401 - No special stock exists for value-only material & ?

  The SAP error message M7401 "No special stock exists for value-only material &" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to special stock (like transfer postings, stock transfers, or inventory management) for a material that is classified as a "value-only" material. Value-only materials are materials that do not have physical stock but are used for accounting purposes, such as financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material in question is defined as a value-only material in the system. This means it does not have any physical stock associated with it.
  Special Stock: The operation you are trying to perform requires the existence of special stock (like consignment stock, project stock, etc.), but since the material is value-only, there is no special stock available.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction that is not applicable for value-only materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the item you are working with. If it is indeed a value-only material, you cannot perform stock-related transactions.
  Use Appropriate Transactions: Ensure that you are using the correct transactions for value-only materials. For example, you can perform financial postings but not stock movements.
  Change Material Type: If the material should have physical stock, consider changing its material type to one that allows for stock management. This may require coordination with your SAP administrator or material master data team.
  Review Business Process: If the material is intended to be a value-only material, review your business processes to ensure that you are not attempting to perform stock-related operations on it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specific material to understand its configuration and settings.
  SAP Documentation: Consult SAP help documentation for more details on material types and their functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like MM01 for creating materials, MM02 for changing materials, etc.) to manage material master data effectively.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the intended operations in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.