How To Fix W7072 - No value-only material found for material &1 and plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No value-only material found for material &1 and plant &2

What causes this issue?

Inventory of material &V1& is to be managed on a value-only material in
valuation area &V2&. However, an appropriate value-only material could
not be determined.

How to fix this error?

Please check the profile of value-based inventory management for
valuation area &V2&.
If the inventory management in the valuation area is on a material
group basis, please check whether a material group material exists for
material group &V3&.
If inventory management is done on a hierarchy material, please check
whether a value-only material has been created for the hierarchy node
of the corresponding level.
If no value-only materials were created, inventory management must be
done on a material basis.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7072 - No value-only material found for material &1 and plant &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W7072 No value-only material found for material &1 and plant &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to find a value-only material for a given material and plant but cannot find one. 
  
  Value-only material refers to a special type of material master record used in certain inventory valuation scenarios, especially in consignment or subcontracting processes, or when using special stock types.
  The system expects a value-only material to exist for the specified material and plant to perform valuation or stock update but fails to find it.
  This can happen if the value-only material has not been created or maintained properly in the system.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods movements or inventory postings involving special stock types.
  When the system tries to post a movement that requires a value-only material (e.g., consignment stock, subcontracting stock).
  In valuation or inventory update processes where the system expects a value-only material for the plant.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check if the value-only material exists:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check if the value-only material exists for the given material and plant.
  Value-only materials usually have a special indicator or are created as separate material masters linked to the original material.
  
  
  
  Create or maintain the value-only material:
  
  If it does not exist, create the value-only material master record.
  This can be done by copying the original material and setting it as a value-only material.
  Ensure the material type and valuation class are correctly maintained.
  Sometimes, this involves creating a material with a specific material type (e.g., DIEN for services or a special material type used for value-only materials).
  
  
  
  Check configuration for special stock types:
  
  Verify the configuration in Inventory Management and Valuation to ensure that the system is correctly set up to handle value-only materials.
  Check the settings in transaction OMS2 (Material Types) and valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Check the movement type and stock type:
  
  Ensure that the movement type used in the transaction is correctly configured to handle value-only materials.
  Verify if the stock type (e.g., consignment, subcontracting) requires a value-only material and that it is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches related to this issue. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Value-only materials are often used in scenarios where the physical stock is not managed in the usual way, but valuation or accounting entries are still required.
  This message is a warning (W), so the system may allow the transaction to proceed, but it indicates a potential issue in valuation or stock management.
  Proper maintenance of value-only materials is crucial for accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Message
  W7072 No value-only material found for material &1 and plant &2
  
  
  Cause
  Value-only material master record missing for the specified material and plant
  
  
  Solution
  Create or maintain the value-only material; check configuration and movement types
  
  
  Transaction
  MM03 (Display Material), OMS2 (Material Types), MM01 (Create Material)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Inventory Management, Valuation, Special Stock Types (Consignment, Subcontracting)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.