How To Fix M7426 - Batch & and valuation type & are not the same (material & in plant &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Batch & and valuation type & are not the same (material & in plant &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7426 - Batch & and valuation type & are not the same (material & in plant &) ?

  The SAP error message M7426 indicates that there is a mismatch between the batch and valuation type for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or when trying to post a document that involves batch-managed materials.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material is set up for batch management, but the batch and valuation type do not match the configuration in the system.
  Valuation Type Settings: The valuation type assigned to the batch may not correspond to the valuation type defined for the material in the material master record.
  Material Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, particularly in the batch management and valuation settings.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type of the batch may not be compatible with the valuation type expected for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the batch management and valuation type settings.
  Ensure that the valuation type assigned to the material matches the valuation type of the batch being used.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Information:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N to display the batch and check its valuation type.
  Ensure that the batch is correctly assigned to the material and that the valuation type is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Adjust Batch and Valuation Type:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the batch or the material master data to ensure they are aligned.
  You can change the valuation type in the material master if necessary, but be cautious as this may have implications for inventory valuation.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for batch management and valuation types in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined for the material type and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on batch management and valuation types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking and managing inventory in batches, which is particularly useful for industries like pharmaceuticals and food.
  Valuation Types: These are used in SAP to differentiate between different types of stock for a material, such as unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock, and blocked stock.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.