How To Fix W7031 - Material &1 is a value-only material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Material &1 is a value-only material

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to define an exception for material &V1&. Since this
material is a value-only material, such an assignment is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7031 - Material &1 is a value-only material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W7031: "Material &1 is a value-only material":
  
  Error Message
  W7031: Material &1 is a value-only material
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform an operation on a material that is defined as a value-only material in SAP. A value-only material is a material master record that does not have quantity management enabled. Instead, it is managed only by value (monetary amount), not by physical stock quantities.
  In other words, the system recognizes that the material is set up to track only the value (e.g., for accounting or financial purposes) but not the quantity. Operations that require quantity management (like goods movements, stock postings, or inventory management) will trigger this warning because the material is not set up for such transactions.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When you try to post goods movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue) for a material that is flagged as value-only.
  When you try to perform inventory management transactions that require quantity tracking.
  When the material master has the "Value-Only Material" indicator set in the material master data (usually in the accounting or valuation views).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the Accounting 1 view.
  Look for the indicator "Value-Only Material" (field: Value-Only Material or similar).
  
  
  
  If the material should be quantity managed:
  
  Remove the "Value-Only Material" indicator.
  Ensure that the material has proper valuation class and price control settings.
  Save the changes.
  After this, you should be able to perform quantity-based transactions.
  
  
  
  If the material is correctly set as value-only:
  
  Avoid transactions that require quantity management.
  Use only financial/accounting postings or other processes that are compatible with value-only materials.
  If you need to track quantities, consider creating a new material master record with quantity management enabled.
  
  
  
  Consult with your SAP MM/IM and FI consultants to ensure that the material master settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Value-Only Material: A material that is managed only by value, not by quantity. Typically used for non-stock items or services.
  Material Master Views: The "Value-Only Material" flag is usually found in the Accounting 1 view.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material (to remove the value-only flag if needed)
  MB1A, MIGO, MB1C - Goods movements that may trigger this warning if the material is value-only.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide additional guidance on handling value-only materials and related errors.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material is flagged as value-only, so quantity-based transactions are not allowed.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning W7031 appears when trying to post quantity-based goods movements or inventory changes.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove the value-only flag if quantity management is needed, or avoid quantity-based postings.
  
  
  Check
  Material master Accounting 1 view ? Value-Only Material indicator.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to change the material master or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!