How To Fix W7013 - Value-only material &1 is being physically inventoried in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Value-only material &1 is being physically inventoried in plant &2

What causes this issue?

Value-only material &V1& was inventoried in plant &V2&. This physical
inventory has not yet been posted.

System Response

The system cannot determine whether stocks of the &V3& material to be
changed are still to be updated.

How to fix this error?

Please ensure that no more stocks are to be posted for material &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7013 - Value-only material &1 is being physically inventoried in plant &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W7013:
  
  SAP Message W7013
  Message Text:
  
  Value-only material &1 is being physically inventoried in plant &2
  
  Cause
  
  Value-only materials are materials that are managed only in the accounting (FI) module and do not have a physical stock in inventory management (MM-IM).  
  These materials are typically used for valuated consumption or services, and they do not have a physical quantity tracked in the warehouse.  
  When you try to perform a physical inventory document or post a physical inventory count for such a material, SAP issues this warning because it does not make sense to physically count a material that exists only in value (accounting) but not physically.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  The system detects that the material you are trying to include in the physical inventory is flagged as a value-only material in the specified plant.
  Since these materials do not have a physical stock, they should not be included in physical inventory processes.
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so the system allows you to continue but advises you that the action is not typical or recommended.
  
  
  Solution / How to Handle
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify the material master data in transaction MM03.
  Go to the Accounting 1 view and check if the material is flagged as Value-Only Material (field: Value-Only Material indicator).
  
  
  
  Exclude Value-Only Materials from Physical Inventory:
  
  When creating physical inventory documents (transaction MI01, MI31, etc.), do not include value-only materials.
  Adjust your selection criteria or physical inventory scope to exclude these materials.
  
  
  
  If Physical Inventory is Required:
  
  If you mistakenly flagged a material as value-only but it actually has physical stock, you may need to correct the material master by removing the value-only indicator.
  This should be done carefully, considering business processes and consulting with finance and inventory management teams.
  
  
  
  Ignore the Warning if Appropriate:
  
  Since this is a warning, if you understand the implications and still want to proceed, you can continue.
  However, it is generally best practice to exclude value-only materials from physical inventory.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 – Display Material Master
  MI01 – Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI04 – Enter Physical Inventory Count
  MI07 – Post Physical Inventory Differences
  
  
  
  Material Master Field:
  
  Value-Only Material indicator is found in the Accounting 1 view of the material master.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  SAP documentation on physical inventory processes and value-only materials.
  SAP Note related to physical inventory and value-only materials (search SAP Support Portal for message W7013).
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to physically inventory a value-only material (no physical stock exists).
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  Solution
  Exclude value-only materials from physical inventory; correct material master if needed.
  
  
  Impact
  No physical stock to count; physical inventory for such materials is not meaningful.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!