How To Fix WH059 - The individual materials could not be determined for value-only mat. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: The individual materials could not be determined for value-only mat. &

What causes this issue?

One of the physical inventory documents which is to be sent includes
the value-only material &V1&. You selected the "Explode value-only
materials" option on the report request screen "Send physical inventory
documents. The system tried to explode value-only material &V1& to
display all associated individual materials. This attempt was
unsuccessful.

System Response

The system sent these physical inventory document items in an
intermediate document. However, the IDoc item only contains the
value-only material, not the individual materials.

How to fix this error?

This error could be due to one of the following:
Listing of the individual items is incorrect.
Short texts are not maintained for the individual materials in the
language of the plant.
An incorrect profile for value-based inventory management is entered
for the plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH059 - The individual materials could not be determined for value-only mat. & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WH059:
  
  SAP Error Message: WH059
  Text: The individual materials could not be determined for value-only mat. &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you try to perform a goods movement or warehouse activity involving a value-only material (a material that is managed only in the Inventory Management (IM) module and not in WM with individual stock management). The system cannot determine the individual material numbers because the material is not managed at the warehouse stock level with individual stock numbers.
  In other words, the material is set up as a value-only material in WM, meaning it is not managed in WM stock but only in IM stock. When a warehouse process requires individual material identification (e.g., picking, putaway, transfer posting in WM), the system fails because it cannot find the individual material stock in WM.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you try to create or post a warehouse movement for a material that is flagged as value-only in WM.
  When the system expects individual material stock data in WM but the material is only managed in IM.
  During transfer postings or goods movements that require WM stock data for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material Master).
  Check the WM views (Warehouse Management 1 and 2).
  Verify if the material is flagged as Value-Only Material in WM (field: "Value-Only Material" indicator).
  If the material should be managed in WM with individual stock, remove the value-only indicator and maintain the WM stock data properly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process or Movement Type:
  
  If the material is intended to be value-only (not managed in WM), avoid warehouse movements that require individual stock management.
  Use Inventory Management (IM) transactions instead of WM transactions for this material.
  
  
  
  Stock Synchronization:
  
  If the material was incorrectly set as value-only, you may need to synchronize stock between IM and WM.
  Use transaction LX02 or LX03 to check WM stock.
  Use transaction LSMW or other tools to correct stock inconsistencies if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Warehouse and Inventory Management Teams:
  
  Confirm the business process and material management strategy.
  Decide whether the material should be managed in WM or only in IM.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Value-Only Material: A material that is only managed in Inventory Management (IM) and not in Warehouse Management (WM). This means no individual stock records exist in WM.
  Warehouse Management (WM): Manages stock at a more granular level (storage bins, handling units).
  Inventory Management (IM): Manages stock at the storage location level.
  Movement Types: Some movement types require WM stock data; others do not.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WH059 for any patches or updates.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Error
  WH059 - Individual materials could not be determined for value-only material
  
  
  Cause
  Material flagged as value-only in WM, but WM movement requires individual material stock
  
  
  Solution
  Remove value-only indicator if WM stock management is needed, or avoid WM movements for value-only materials
  
  
  Transactions
  MM03 (check material master), LX02/LX03 (stock overview), LSMW (stock correction)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!