How To Fix W7012 - Stock of value-only material &1 still exists in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W7 - Message Class for Value-Only Based Inventory Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Stock of value-only material &1 still exists in plant &2

What causes this issue?

The &V1& value-only material, on which the material has been
inventoried so far, still has warehouse stock.

System Response

The system cannot determine whether these stocks are of the
material to be changed.

How to fix this error?

Please ensure that on value-only material &V1&, no more stocks are
kept for the material whose assignment you want to change. If
necessary, make the required transfer postings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7012 - Stock of value-only material &1 still exists in plant &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W7012: "Stock of value-only material &1 still exists in plant &2":
  
  Error Message
  W7012: Stock of value-only material &1 still exists in plant &2
  
  &1 = Material number (value-only material)
  &2 = Plant
  
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform certain material master changes or deletions on a value-only material that still has stock in the specified plant.
  Value-only materials are materials that are managed only in terms of value in inventory, not in quantity. This means the system does not track physical stock quantities but tracks the value of the stock.
  The message indicates that there is still a value (stock) recorded for this material in the plant, so certain operations (like deletion or changing certain master data fields) are not allowed until the stock value is cleared.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When attempting to delete or flag a value-only material for deletion.
  When trying to change certain material master data fields that are restricted if stock exists.
  When trying to change the material type or other key attributes that require no stock to exist.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Stock Value:
  
  Use transaction MB52 or MMBE to check the stock situation of the material in the plant.
  For value-only materials, check the stock value in MB5B (Stocks for Posting Date) or MB5T (Stock in transit) or use MBRL (Return Delivery) or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to adjust stock.
  
  
  
  Clear Stock Value:
  
  If the material is no longer needed, you must clear the stock value before deleting or changing the material.
  This can be done by:
  
  Posting a goods issue to reduce the stock value to zero.
  Performing an inventory adjustment to write off the stock value.
  Transferring the stock value to another material or plant if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Material Type and Usage:
  
  Ensure that the material is indeed a value-only material (material type settings).
  Confirm that no open transactions or reservations exist for the material.
  
  
  
  After Stock Value is Zero:
  
  Retry the operation (deletion, change, etc.).
  The warning should no longer appear once the stock value is zero.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Value-only materials are typically used for materials that are not physically managed but need to be accounted for financially (e.g., services, consumables, or non-stocked items).
  The system prevents deletion or certain changes to avoid inconsistencies in inventory valuation and accounting.
  Always ensure proper authorization and business process compliance before clearing stock values or deleting materials.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Stock value exists for a value-only material in the plant, preventing deletion/change.
  
  
  Solution
  Clear the stock value by posting goods issues, inventory adjustments, or transfers.
  
  
  Check Tools
  MB52, MMBE, MB5B, MB1A, MB5T for stock and stock value analysis and adjustments.
  
  
  Notes
  Value-only materials track value, not quantity; system restricts changes if stock exists.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or steps to clear the stock value, feel free to ask!