How To Fix WH014 - Value-only material determination could not be carried out

WH014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Value-only material determination could not be carried out

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WH014 - Details

• The SAP error message WH014, which states "Value-only material determination could not be carried out," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory processes. This error is related to the material determination functionality in SAP, which is used to substitute one material for another based on specific criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error WH014 can arise due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The material determination configuration may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes missing entries in the material determination records or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The materials involved in the determination process may not be properly defined in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in fields that are required for the determination process.
  
  
  Incompatible Material Types: The materials being considered for determination may not be compatible due to their material types or other attributes.
  
  
  Condition Records: If the condition records for material