How To Fix WM293 - Value-only mats. below the mat.grp only listed in assigned asrtmnt owners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Value-only mats. below the mat.grp only listed in assigned asrtmnt owners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM293 - Value-only mats. below the mat.grp only listed in assigned asrtmnt owners ?

  The SAP error message WM293 indicates that there are value-only materials (materials that do not have a physical inventory) that are not properly assigned to the appropriate assessment owners in the material group. This error typically arises in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) and Inventory Management (IM) modules when dealing with materials that are not managed in stock but still need to be accounted for in terms of value.
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Configuration: The material group may not be properly configured to include value-only materials.
  Assignment Issues: The value-only materials are not assigned to the correct assessment owners, which is necessary for proper valuation and reporting.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records for the value-only materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material group in SAP and ensure that it is set up to handle value-only materials.
  Verify that the material group is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Assessment Owners:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OMWM) to assign the appropriate assessment owners to the value-only materials.
  Ensure that all value-only materials are linked to the correct assessment owners in the material group.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to review the material master data for the affected materials.
  Check for any missing or incorrect information that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling value-only materials and assessment owners.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error message WM293 no longer appears when processing the materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material groups and assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in WM and IM modules for further assistance.