How To Fix QS866 - Batch &2 of material &1 in plant &3 can only be partially valuated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Batch &2 of material &1 in plant &3 can only be partially valuated

What causes this issue?

If a valuation of batch &v2& for material &v1& in plant &v3& is carried
out, at least one class characteristic cannot be valuated by Quality
Management. This is because the measured value is not within the range
of allowed values for the class characteristic assigned to the master
inspection characteristic.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Before you continue processing, you can display a list that compares
the values already contained in the batch with the measured results
from Quality Management.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS866 - Batch &2 of material &1 in plant &3 can only be partially valuated ?

  The SAP error message QS866 indicates that a specific batch of a material in a particular plant can only be partially valuated. This typically occurs in the context of batch management and valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have different valuation types or when there are issues with the batch characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  
  Batch Characteristics: The batch may have characteristics that prevent it from being fully valuated. For example, if certain characteristics are not assigned or are incomplete, the system may not be able to determine the full value of the batch.
  
  
  Valuation Type: The material may have multiple valuation types, and the batch in question may not meet the criteria for full valuation under the current settings.
  
  
  Stock Type: The batch may be in a stock type that does not allow for full valuation, such as blocked stock or quality inspection stock.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the batch master record or material master that affects valuation.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the material valuation settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Characteristics: Review the characteristics assigned to the batch. Ensure that all required characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no missing values.
  
  
  Review Valuation Type: Check the valuation type assigned to the batch and ensure it aligns with the material's valuation settings. You may need to adjust the valuation type or reclassify the batch.
  
  
  Inspect Stock Type: Verify the stock type of the batch. If it is in blocked or quality inspection stock, consider moving it to unrestricted stock if appropriate.
  
  
  Correct Data: Ensure that all necessary data in the batch master and material master records is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing information that could affect valuation.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the material valuation settings. Ensure that the configuration aligns with your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MSC2N (Change Batch), or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to gather more information about the batch and its valuation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the importance of batch characteristics and valuation types.
  Material Valuation: Familiarize yourself with the different methods of material valuation in SAP, such as standard price, moving average price, and FIFO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error message QS866 or provide additional guidance on batch valuation.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.