How To Fix W4089 - &: & Stock transfer sales value exists for value-only material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 089

• Message text: &: & Stock transfer sales value exists for value-only material

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can archive the material when the <DS:DE.VKUMC>stock transfer sales
value</> is 0.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4089 - &: & Stock transfer sales value exists for value-only material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4089 & : & Stock transfer sales value exists for value-only material
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during a stock transfer or related sales document processing when the system detects that a value-only material (a material that is managed only for valuation purposes and not physically stocked) has an associated stock transfer sales value.
  
  Value-only material: These materials are typically used for accounting or valuation purposes and do not have physical stock movements.
  The system expects that value-only materials should not have stock transfer sales values because they are not physically moved or sold.
  The presence of a stock transfer sales value for such a material indicates a configuration or master data inconsistency.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods movement or sales order processing involving stock transfer.
  When a material is flagged as value-only in material master (MM02, accounting view).
  When the system tries to post a stock transfer with sales value for this material.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The material master is set as value-only (usually in the Accounting 1 view, field "Value-only material" is set).
  The system tries to post a stock transfer with a sales value for this material.
  This is inconsistent because value-only materials should not have stock transfer sales values.
  Possibly, the material is incorrectly configured or the transaction is not appropriate for value-only materials.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 or MM02.
  Navigate to the Accounting 1 view.
  Check if the material is flagged as Value-only material.
  If the material should not be value-only, uncheck this flag and save.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Confirm if the material should be handled as value-only.
  If yes, avoid posting stock transfer sales values for this material.
  If stock transfer sales values are required, the material should not be value-only.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the business process requires stock transfer sales values, consider changing the material type or valuation settings.
  Consult with controlling and materials management teams to align master data and process.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing and Account Determination:
  
  Sometimes, pricing or account determination settings cause the system to assign sales values incorrectly.
  Review condition records and account determination for stock transfer sales.
  
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  In some cases, the system behavior can be adjusted via customizing (e.g., in SD or MM settings).
  Check if any user-exits or BAdIs are influencing the posting.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Material Management)
  Message Number: 089
  This is a warning message (W), so the system allows the transaction but warns about the inconsistency.
  Ignoring this warning may lead to incorrect accounting or reporting.
  Always ensure master data consistency to avoid such warnings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  W4089 & : & Stock transfer sales value exists for value-only material
  
  
  Cause
  Material flagged as value-only but stock transfer sales value exists for it
  
  
  Effect
  Warning during stock transfer or sales document processing
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct material master data; avoid stock transfer sales values for value-only materials
  
  
  Transaction to check material
  MM02 / MM03 (Accounting 1 view)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!