How To Fix W7078 - Value-only material &1 cannot be adopted when profile changes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Value-only material &1 cannot be adopted when profile changes

What causes this issue?

In plant &V2& in material group &V3& an assignment still exists to
value-only material &V1&. This value-only material cannot be used if
the profile for value-based inventory management is changed.

System Response

You cannot change the profile for value-based inventory management.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. Delete the assignment, if necessary, to value-only
material &V1& in material group &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7078 - Value-only material &1 cannot be adopted when profile changes ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W7078 - Value-only material &1 cannot be adopted when profile changes
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to change the material type or material profile of a value-only material in SAP. A value-only material is a special type of material master record that does not have a physical inventory but is used for valuation purposes only (e.g., for statistical or accounting reasons).
  The system prevents the adoption (change) of such materials to a different profile or material type because value-only materials have specific characteristics and restrictions that do not allow them to be converted or adopted into other material profiles or types.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Value-only materials are created with a specific profile that indicates they are not physical stock materials.
  Changing the profile or material type of such materials can lead to inconsistencies in inventory valuation and material management.
  Therefore, SAP restricts this operation to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Avoid changing the material type or profile of a value-only material. If you need a material with a different profile or type, create a new material master record with the desired settings.
  
  
  If you mistakenly created a value-only material and need it as a physical material, you should:
  
  Create a new material master with the correct material type/profile.
  Migrate any necessary data manually or via a custom program.
  Deactivate or block the old value-only material if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  If you are trying to adopt a material profile change and encounter this message, review the business requirement and confirm whether the material should remain value-only or be replaced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Profiles: Profiles define the characteristics and allowed changes for materials.
  Value-only materials are often used in scenarios like statistical materials, dummy materials, or materials used only for valuation purposes.
  Material Type Change Restrictions: SAP restricts changes to material types for materials with existing transactions or special profiles.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM02 (Change Material) – where the error might appear.
  MM01 (Create Material) – to create a new material with the correct profile/type.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to change the profile or material type of a value-only material.
  Solution: Do not change the profile/type of value-only materials; create a new material if needed.
  Note: This is a system safeguard to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact transaction and steps you are performing when the error occurs.