How To Fix W0037 - Value-only mat. freely definable cannot be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Value-only mat. freely definable cannot be set

What causes this issue?

You did not set the following three indicators:
'MG assignment to value-only material',
'Existence of exceptions possible' and
'MG stock on value-only material level'
The 'Value-only material freely definable' indicator cannot therefore
be set.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Deselect the necessary indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0037 - Value-only mat. freely definable cannot be set ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0037 - Value-only mat. freely definable cannot be set
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to set the indicator "Value-only material" (also known as freely definable material) for a material in SAP, but the system does not allow it due to the material type or configuration settings.
  Value-only materials are materials that do not have a physical stock but are used for valuation purposes only (e.g., services, consumables without stock management). The system restricts setting this indicator based on the material type or other master data settings.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material type assigned to the material does not support the "Value-only material" indicator.
  The material master is already created with stock management enabled.
  Configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) do not allow the material type to be value-only.
  Attempting to change an existing material to value-only when it already has stock or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Types ? Define Attributes of Material Types.
  Verify if the material type allows the "Value-only material" indicator.
  Only certain material types can be set as value-only (e.g., non-stock materials).
  
  
  
  Create Material with Correct Material Type:
  
  If you want a value-only material, create it with a material type that supports this indicator (e.g., Non-Stock Material (NLAG) or a custom material type configured accordingly).
  
  
  
  Check Existing Stock:
  
  If the material already exists and has stock or transactions, you cannot switch it to value-only.
  You may need to clear stock or create a new material.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Data:
  
  When creating or changing the material, ensure the "Value-only material" checkbox is set only if allowed.
  If the system throws this warning, review the material master data and correct the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow the material type to be value-only, but this should be done carefully and typically only by a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM01 (Create Material)  
  MM02 (Change Material)  
  OMS2 (Material Types configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master and value-only materials for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Material Master ? Material Types ? Value-Only Materials  
  SAP Library: Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Material Types
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W0037 indicates that the system does not allow setting the material as value-only because the material type or existing data does not support it. The solution is to ensure the material type supports value-only materials and that the material master data is consistent with this setting. If necessary, create a new material with the correct material type or adjust configuration settings accordingly.