How To Fix M7406 - Batch indicator is active for value-only material &

M7406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Batch indicator is active for value-only material &

What causes this issue?

A data inconsistency exists: a batch management requirement exists for
material &V1&, according to the system.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7406 - Batch indicator is active for value-only material & ?

  The SAP error message M7406, which states "Batch indicator is active for value-only material," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction involving a material that is defined as a "value-only" material but has batch management activated. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material in question is configured as a value-only material (e.g., a material type that does not track stock quantities) but has the batch management indicator set. This creates a conflict because batch management is generally used for materials that have stock quantities and require tracking of batches.
  Batch Management Settings: The material master record may have been incorrectly set up, leading to the batch indicator being active when it shouldn't be.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the basic data and accounting views to see if the batch management indicator is set.
  If the material