How To Fix WV434 - Entries with materials and those without cannot be processed together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Entries with materials and those without cannot be processed together

What causes this issue?

Within a file, entries that have an article specified in the
corresponding field cannot be processed together with entries that do n
ot have an article specified. The first valid entry in the file
determines whether only entries with a specified article, or only en
tries without, are processed. Here, the first valid entry either
specifies an article and this entry does not, or the reverse.

System Response

The entry could not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Process entries that have a specified article separately from those that
have not.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV434 - Entries with materials and those without cannot be processed together ?

  The SAP error message WV434 ("Entries with materials and those without cannot be processed together") typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management when there is an attempt to process a transaction that mixes items with and without material references. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a delivery, goods movement, or when processing a sales order.
  Cause:
  
  Mixed Item Types: The error arises when a document or transaction includes both items that have a material number (i.e., stock items) and items that do not have a material number (i.e., non-stock items or services).
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types or transaction codes in SAP may not allow the processing of mixed item types due to business rules or system configurations.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to enforce strict separation between material and non-material items, leading to this error when an attempt is made to process them together.
  
  Solution:
  
  Separate Transactions: Ensure that you are processing materials and non-material items in separate transactions. For example, create one delivery for stock items and another for non-stock items.
  Review Item Categories: Check the item categories in your document. Ensure that all items belong to the same category (either all stock or all non-stock).
  Adjust Document Structure: If you are using a custom program or transaction, review the logic to ensure that it does not attempt to mix item types.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings related to item categories and document types to see if adjustments can be made to allow mixed processing (if appropriate for your business process).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to recognize the difference between stock and non-stock items and to handle them accordingly in transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), MIGO (Goods Movement), or VA01 (Create Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and logistics to understand the implications of mixing item types and best practices for handling them.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.