How To Fix W7053 - Material category &1 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: 053

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

What causes this issue?

You want to use a material set as a value-only material. However,
material category &V1& of this material is not suited for this purpose.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7053 - Material category &1 not defined for value-only materials ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W7053 - Material category &1 not defined for value-only materials
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to create or process a material master record with a material category that is not allowed or not defined for value-only materials.
  
  Value-only materials are materials that do not have stock quantity management but have a value (e.g., services, consumables without stock).
  Certain material categories are restricted or not configured to be used for value-only materials.
  The system checks the material category against the configuration for value-only materials and issues this warning if the category is not allowed.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Material categories control the behavior of materials in SAP (e.g., whether they are stock materials, non-stock materials, services, etc.).
  For value-only materials, SAP expects the material category to be configured accordingly.
  If you assign a material category that is not set up for value-only materials, the system issues this warning to prevent inconsistent data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the material category configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OMS2 (Define Material Categories).
  Select the material category &1 (the one mentioned in the message).
  Verify if the material category is flagged or configured for value-only materials.
  
  
  
  Adjust the material category settings:
  
  If the material category should be used for value-only materials, update the configuration to allow this.
  If not, select a different material category that is defined for value-only materials.
  
  
  
  Use an appropriate material category:
  
  For value-only materials, typically categories like DIEN (services) or other non-stock categories are used.
  Confirm with your business process which material category is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult your SAP MM configuration team:
  
  If unsure, involve your SAP MM consultant or configuration team to review and adjust the material category settings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction OMS2: Used to define and configure material categories.
  Material Master Data: Material category is a key field in the material master that controls many behaviors.
  Value-only materials: Materials that do not have stock quantity but have a value, often used for services or consumables.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or OSS notes for any updates or patches related to material category and value-only materials.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Material category &1 is not configured for value-only materials.
  Solution: Adjust material category settings in OMS2 or use a material category that supports value-only materials.
  Check: Material category configuration and business requirements for material master creation.
  
  
  If you provide the exact material category code (&1), I can help you with more specific guidance.