How To Fix WSTI_DOC001 - Could not determine single materials for value-only material &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_DOC - Messages from Function Group WSTI_DOC

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Could not determine single materials for value-only material &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_DOC001 - Could not determine single materials for value-only material &1. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI_DOC001 Could not determine single materials for value-only material &1.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a value-only material in SAP, typically in the context of Inventory Management (IM) or Warehouse Management (WM), especially when handling value-only materials (materials that do not have a physical stock but are used for valuation or accounting purposes).
  The system tries to determine a single, unique material for a value-only material but fails because:
  
  The value-only material is not properly assigned or linked to a physical material.
  There are multiple materials or no materials assigned to the value-only material.
  The configuration or master data for the value-only material is incomplete or inconsistent.
  The system cannot resolve the material number uniquely due to missing or incorrect data in the material master or related customizing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Value-only materials are materials that do not have stock quantity but are used for valuation purposes (e.g., packaging materials, consumables, or statistical materials).
  When a transaction involves a value-only material, SAP expects to find a unique material number to process the document correctly.
  If the system cannot find a unique material or finds multiple candidates, it throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the value-only material (&1) exists in the material master (MM03).
  Ensure that the material is flagged correctly as a value-only material (e.g., in the material type or valuation class).
  Confirm that the material is assigned to the correct plant and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  If the value-only material is supposed to be linked to a physical material, ensure that this linkage is correctly maintained.
  Check if any custom logic or user-exits are used to determine the material and verify their correctness.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for value-only materials in IMG under Materials Management ? Valuation and Account Assignment ? Value-Only Materials.
  Ensure that the settings for value-only materials are consistent and complete.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the document or transaction that triggered the error.
  Verify that the material number entered is correct and corresponds to a value-only material.
  If the transaction involves batch or serial numbers, check their correctness.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, use debugging or check application logs (transaction SLG1) to find where the system fails to determine the material.
  Check for any enhancements or user-exits that might affect material determination.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Value-only materials are often used in scenarios like packaging materials, where no physical stock is managed but valuation is required.
  This error is common in Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management (WM), and Material Ledger processes.
  SAP Notes and documentation related to value-only materials and material determination might provide additional insights.
  Transaction codes to check:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  OMWB - Customizing for value-only materials
  SLG1 - Application log for error analysis
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: System cannot uniquely identify a material for the given value-only material number.
  Solution: Verify and correct material master data, configuration, and transaction data to ensure a unique and valid material assignment.
  Check: Material master, configuration for value-only materials, transaction data, and logs/debugging.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.