How To Fix MH262 - Supply source with "Consignment" not permitted for value-only materials

MH262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Supply source with "Consignment" not permitted for value-only materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH262 - Supply source with "Consignment" not permitted for value-only materials ?

  The SAP error message MH262 indicates that there is an issue with the supply source configuration for materials that are classified as "value-only" materials in a consignment scenario. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Type: The error typically arises when you attempt to use a consignment supply source for a material that is defined as a "value-only" material. Value-only materials are those that do not have a physical inventory but are tracked based on their value.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system settings for the material type or the purchasing organization may not allow consignment stock for value-only materials. This is often due to the way the material is configured in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly to allow consignment stock. This includes settings in the purchasing view or the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the