How To Fix MM310 - Split valuation is not allowed for value-only materials

MM310 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Split valuation is not allowed for value-only materials

What causes this issue?

You have specified a <DS:GLOS.valuation_category>valuation category</>
for this material. However, since the material is a
<DS:GLOS.value-only_material>value-only material</> (such that the
material type allows the updating of values, but not quantities), the
system does not allow you to enter a valuation category because it is
not possible to manage materials of this kind in separate stocks.

System Response

The system resets your entry.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MM310 - Details

• The SAP error message MM310 indicates that split valuation is not allowed for value-only materials. This error typically arises in the context of materials management when you are trying to perform operations that involve split valuation for materials that are classified as "value-only" materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material in question is defined as a value-only material in the material master. Value-only materials are typically used for materials that do not have physical stock but are valued for accounting purposes.
  Split Valuation Settings: Split valuation allows for the management of different valuations of the same material based on various criteria (e.g., origin, quality). However, this feature is not applicable to value-only materials, which do not have physical stock to differentiate.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM310 error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the affected material. If it is indeed a value-only material and you need to manage