How To Fix W7033 - The profile for value-based Inv. Management contains a hierarchy level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The profile for value-based Inv. Management contains a hierarchy level

What causes this issue?

A hierarchy level was specified although the profile for value-based
inventory management does not provide for inventory management at
hierarchy material level.

How to fix this error?

Please check the <DS:SIMG.W_DF_LT_0340.SIMG_OLMW>profiles for
value-based inventory management</> in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING


Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7033 - The profile for value-based Inv. Management contains a hierarchy level ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W7033 – The profile for value-based Inv. Management contains a hierarchy level
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs in SAP Inventory Management when you try to assign or use a Value-Based Inventory Management (VBIM) profile that includes a hierarchy level. Value-Based Inventory Management profiles are not allowed to contain hierarchy levels because VBIM works on a valuation level that does not support hierarchical structuring.
  In other words, the profile you are using for VBIM has been configured with hierarchy levels, which is incompatible with the system's requirements for value-based inventory management.
  
  Explanation
  
  Value-Based Inventory Management (VBIM) is a method where inventory is managed and valued based on value categories rather than quantity.
  VBIM profiles define how inventory values are managed and reported.
  Hierarchy levels are typically used in quantity-based inventory management to structure materials or storage locations.
  VBIM profiles must be flat (no hierarchy) because the valuation logic does not support hierarchical aggregation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the VBIM profile configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OMWB (or the relevant IMG path: Logistics ? Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Value-Based Inventory Management ? Define Profiles).
  Review the profile assigned to the material or plant.
  Ensure that the profile does not contain any hierarchy levels.
  
  
  
  Remove hierarchy levels from the profile:
  
  If hierarchy levels are assigned, remove them.
  Save the profile without hierarchy levels.
  
  
  
  Assign the corrected profile:
  
  Assign the corrected VBIM profile to the relevant materials/plants.
  This will prevent the warning message from appearing.
  
  
  
  If hierarchy levels are required:
  
  Consider whether VBIM is the correct inventory management method.
  If hierarchy levels are necessary, you might need to switch to quantity-based inventory management or adjust your business process accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMWB – Define VBIM profiles
  OMW9 – Define hierarchy levels (used in quantity-based IM)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to VBIM and hierarchy levels for any updates or patches.
  SAP Help Portal: Search for "Value-Based Inventory Management" for detailed configuration guides.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always test profile changes in a development or quality system before transporting to production.
  Coordinate with your SAP MM consultant or basis team if you are unsure about profile changes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  VBIM profile contains hierarchy levels, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W7033 is triggered during inventory management processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove hierarchy levels from the VBIM profile via transaction OMWB and reassign profile.
  
  
  Related Info
  VBIM profiles must be flat; hierarchy levels are for quantity-based IM only.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process where the error occurs, and the current VBIM profile configuration.