How To Fix WW097 - No material type defined for value-only materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No material type defined for value-only materials

How to fix this error?

Define the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMS2>attributes of the material
type</> for the value-only material in Customizing.
Select "1" as the ID for <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_ST_0260>assignment of the
material type for identifier</> in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING
Customizing in standard IMG necessary and
additional settings in the retail IMG.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW097 - No material type defined for value-only materials ?

  The SAP error message WW097, which states "No material type defined for value-only materials," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage materials in SAP that are classified as "value-only" materials, but the system does not have a material type defined for them. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master record or when processing transactions involving materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system lacks a defined material type for value-only materials. This can occur if the configuration settings in the SAP system have not been properly set up to handle this type of material.
  Incorrect Material Type Assignment: If the material type is not correctly assigned or if the material type does not exist in the system, this error can occur.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system that affect material handling,