How To Fix W4073 - &: & stock valuation takes place for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 073

• Message text: &: & stock valuation takes place for this material

What causes this issue?

The material is a posting material, to which other materials are
assigned in inventory management.

How to fix this error?

Change the posting material for these materials to another material
(value-only material).
You can change the assignment in the detail screen for the material
group in general plant maintenance.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4073 - &: & stock valuation takes place for this material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4073 & : & stock valuation takes place for this material
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to perform an operation on a material that is subject to stock valuation, but the operation is not allowed or requires special handling because the material is valuated in stock.
  Typically, this message occurs in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to change certain material master data fields that affect stock valuation (e.g., valuation class, price control) for a material that already has stock.
  Trying to delete or block a material that has stock valuation.
  Performing transactions that conflict with the valuation status of the material.
  
  The message indicates that the material is valuated in stock, and therefore, certain changes or operations are restricted to maintain consistency in inventory valuation.
  
  Explanation of Message Variables:
  
  & (first): Message number or type (e.g., W4073)
  & (second): Material number or relevant object
  & (third): Additional info, often the field or operation causing the warning
  
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  Material is set with valuation type "Stock Valuation" (e.g., price control = S or V).
  Material has existing stock or accounting documents.
  Attempting to change valuation-relevant fields in material master after stock has been posted.
  Trying to perform a transaction that conflicts with the valuation method.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check the valuation data.
  Verify if the material is valuated (valuation class, price control).
  Check if stock exists for the material in the plant/storage location.
  
  
  
  Avoid Changing Valuation-Relevant Fields:
  
  If stock exists, you cannot change valuation class or price control directly.
  To change these fields, you must first clear stock (e.g., consume or transfer stock) or create a new material.
  
  
  
  Stock Clearance:
  
  If you need to change valuation data, consider:
  
  Using MB1B or MIGO to transfer stock to a different material.
  Consuming or scrapping stock.
  Physically clearing stock so that no stock remains.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction / Process:
  
  For blocking or deleting materials, ensure no stock or open documents exist.
  For price changes, use appropriate price change transactions (e.g., MR21 for price changes).
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling:
  
  Since valuation affects accounting, coordinate with finance to ensure changes comply with company policies.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Material Management)
  Message Number: 073
  This is a warning message, not an error, so the system allows you to continue but warns about potential issues.
  Always ensure that valuation data changes are done carefully to avoid inconsistencies in inventory valuation and accounting.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material is valuated in stock; operation conflicts with valuation status or stock exists
  
  
  Effect
  Warning issued to prevent inconsistent valuation or stock data
  
  
  Solution
  Avoid changing valuation fields if stock exists; clear stock first or create new material
  
  
  Transactions
  MM03 (Display), MM02 (Change), MIGO/MB1B (Stock movements), MR21 (Price changes)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or operation you were performing when this message appeared, I can give more tailored advice.