How To Fix W7070 - Material &1 has another stock material in MG &3 in plant &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Material &1 has another stock material in MG &3 in plant &4

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a new material group to a material. This is only
possible if the material with inventory management is not changed by
this new assignment. In plant &V4&, however, the material with inventory
management of material &V1& is different for material groups &V3& and
&V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_PRnFEN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7070 - Material &1 has another stock material in MG &3 in plant &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W7070 Material &1 has another stock material in MG &3 in plant &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to create or maintain a material that is already assigned as a stock material in the same plant but under a different Material Group (MG) or stock category. Essentially, SAP is informing you that the material number you are working with is already linked to another stock material classification in the specified plant.
  
  &1 = Material number  
  &3 = Material Group (or stock category)  
  &4 = Plant
  
  This situation typically arises in scenarios involving special stock types, batch management, or when materials are managed differently within the same plant but under different stock categories.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The material is assigned to multiple stock categories or material groups within the same plant, which might not be allowed or could cause inconsistencies.
  Attempting to create or change a material master record with conflicting stock material assignments.
  Data inconsistency or duplication in material master data.
  Special stock management (e.g., consignment, project stock, quality inspection stock) causing overlaps.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master.
  Verify the stock material assignments in the plant &4.
  Check if the material is assigned to multiple stock categories or material groups.
  
  
  
  Review Material Group / Stock Category:
  
  Confirm if the material should indeed be assigned to multiple stock categories.
  If not, correct the material master to have a consistent stock material assignment.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Records:
  
  If duplication or conflicting assignments exist, consolidate or correct the material master data.
  Use MM02 to change the material master and align the stock material assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Special Stock Settings:
  
  If special stock types are involved (e.g., consignment, project stock), verify if the material is correctly assigned.
  Adjust special stock indicators if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Logistics / MM Team:
  
  Sometimes, business processes require multiple stock categories for the same material.
  Confirm with the business team if this is intentional and if SAP configuration supports it.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check SAP Notes for any known bugs or patches related to message W7070.
  Contact SAP support if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W7070), so it may not block the transaction but indicates a potential data inconsistency.
  Proper stock material assignment is crucial for inventory management, valuation, and reporting.
  Material Groups (MG) are used for classification and reporting; inconsistent assignments can lead to errors in procurement, inventory, and sales processes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W7070 Material &1 has another stock material in MG &3 in plant &4
  
  
  Cause
  Material assigned to multiple stock categories/material groups in the same plant
  
  
  Effect
  Warning about potential data inconsistency in material master
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct material master data, align stock material assignments, check special stock settings
  
  
  Transaction
  MM03 (Display), MM02 (Change)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more specific steps.