How To Fix WR085 - Material & managed on basis of value-only material in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Material & managed on basis of value-only material in plant &

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is managed on a value-only material in plant &V2&.

System Response

The relevant line will be deleted from the table.

How to fix this error?

To revaluate materials managed on a value-only basis, use the partial
revaluation at retail function (transaction <DS:TRAN.VKU3>VKU3)</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR085 - Material & managed on basis of value-only material in plant & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WR085:
  
  SAP Error Message: WR085
  Message Text:
  
  Material & managed on basis of value-only material in plant &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation on a material that is managed as a value-only material in a specific plant. In SAP, a value-only material is a material that is not physically managed in inventory (no stock quantities are maintained), but its value is tracked in the accounting books.
  Typical scenarios causing this error:
  
  You attempt to create or change a material master or do a transaction that conflicts with the material's valuation or inventory management settings.
  The material is set up as a value-only material in the plant, but the transaction or master data change assumes physical inventory management.
  For example, trying to post goods movements or stock changes for a material that is only managed by value (no quantity management).
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Value-only material means the material is not managed with stock quantities in the plant. Instead, only the value of the material is tracked.
  This setting is controlled in the material master under Accounting 1 view, where the Valuation Type or Inventory Management indicator is set accordingly.
  When a material is managed as value-only, you cannot perform inventory transactions that require quantity management (like goods receipts, goods issues, stock transfers).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material Master).
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Navigate to Accounting 1 view.
  Check the Inventory Management indicator or valuation type.
  Confirm if the material is set as value-only (no quantity management).
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master if Needed:
  
  If you want to manage the material physically (with stock quantities), change the material master settings:
  
  Use MM02 (Change Material Master).
  In Accounting 1 view, adjust the valuation and inventory management settings to enable quantity management.
  
  
  Note: Changing from value-only to quantity management may require coordination with controlling and inventory management teams.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction or Process:
  
  If the material must remain value-only, avoid transactions that require quantity management.
  Use appropriate processes for value-only materials, such as direct accounting postings without stock movements.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Functional Team:
  
  If unsure, consult with your SAP MM/IM and FI/CO consultants to understand the business requirement and correct configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Material Master Views:  
  
  Accounting 1 (Valuation and Inventory Management settings)  
  Plant-specific data
  
  
  
  Value-Only Material Concept:  
  
  Used for materials that are not physically stocked but need valuation in accounting.  
  Common in scenarios like consignment, subcontracting, or non-stock materials.
  
  
  
  Transactions to Check:  
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03 (Material Master)  
  MIGO (Goods Movement)  
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C (Stock postings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to material valuation and inventory management for your SAP version.  
  SAP Help Portal: Material Master and Inventory Management sections.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.