How To Fix W7052 - Material type &1 is not defined for value-only materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Material type &1 is not defined for value-only materials

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post to a material characterized as value-only
material. However, material type &V1& of this material is not suited for
this purpose, because the quantity update and the value update were not
appropriately set in valuation area &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Please check your settings for <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMS2>material
type</> &V1& in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING


Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7052 - Material type &1 is not defined for value-only materials ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W7052 - Material type &1 is not defined for value-only materials
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to create or process a value-only material (a material that does not have stock managed in quantity but only in value) with a material type that is not configured or allowed for value-only materials in the system.
  In SAP, certain material types are configured to handle value-only materials, while others are not. If you attempt to assign a material type that is not set up for value-only materials, the system issues this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Value-only materials are materials for which the system does not track stock quantities but only the value (e.g., services, consumables, or materials managed only financially).
  The system uses a configuration table to define which material types are allowed to be value-only.
  If the material type you use is missing from this configuration, the system cannot process the material as value-only, hence the warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the material type configuration for value-only materials:
  
  
  Go to transaction OMS2 (or SPRO path:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Material Types).
  
  
  Select the material type &1 (the one mentioned in the error message).
  
  
  Verify if the material type is flagged or configured to allow value-only materials.
  
  
  
  
  Configure the material type to allow value-only materials:
  
  
  In the material type settings, there is an indicator or setting for "Value-Only Material" or similar.
  
  
  Activate or set this indicator for the material type if you want to allow value-only materials of this type.
  
  
  
  
  Alternatively, use a material type that is already configured for value-only materials if changing the current material type is not desired.
  
  
  Check the material master data:
  
  Ensure that the material master is correctly maintained with the appropriate material type and valuation class.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction OMS2: Used to maintain material types and their properties.
  Value-only materials: Typically used for materials that are not physically stocked but are relevant for financial valuation.
  Material type configuration: Controls various behaviors of materials, including whether they can be value-only.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Check SAP Notes or help documentation for your SAP version for any updates or specific instructions related to value-only materials and material types.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Material type &1 is not set up to allow value-only materials.
  Solution: Configure the material type in OMS2 to allow value-only materials or use a different material type that supports value-only materials.
  Check: Material master data and material type settings.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the material type code (&1) and the transaction or process where the error occurs.