How To Fix M8850 - Pool & & not suitable for index LIFO

M8850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Pool & & not suitable for index LIFO

What causes this issue?

For pool &V1& &V2& a unit of measure was determined via valuation
customizing. The pool must be valuated on a quantity basis. A value
based only pool formation, such as index LIFO valuation is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check whether this pool should be valuated according to the index LIFO
procedure; if so, in valuation customizing you must delete the unit of
measure for pool &V1& &V2& via "LIFO --> Pools", before you can form a
base layer.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8850 - Details

• The SAP error message M8850, which states "Pool & & not suitable for index LIFO," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error is related to the way inventory is managed, particularly when using the Last In, First Out (LIFO) method for inventory valuation.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to process a material movement or transaction that requires the use of the LIFO inventory method, but the material or pool in question is not configured to support LIFO. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not be set up to use LIFO as the inventory valuation method.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be compatible with LIFO.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not support LIFO inventory management.
  Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be compatible