M7097 - No stock posting possible for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No stock posting possible for this material

What causes this issue?

The material belongs to a <GL:material_type>material type</> whose
stocks are not managed on a quantity basis.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a different material or terminate processing.

If required, check the setting of the material type for the plant in the
Customizing system of the material master data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7097 - No stock posting possible for this material ?

  The SAP error message M7097 "No stock posting possible for this material" typically occurs when there is an attempt to post stock movements (such as goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers) for a material that is not available for stock posting. This can happen for several reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents stock postings, such as being marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location where the stock posting is being attempted.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may have restrictions that prevent stock postings (e.g., non-stock materials).
  Valuation Type Issues: If the material is managed with multiple valuation types, the specific valuation type may not be available for stock postings.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow for the type of posting being attempted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict stock postings for certain materials.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master (transaction code MM03). Ensure that it is not blocked or inactive.
  Verify Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the material is defined for the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Review Material Type: Check the material type and ensure it allows for stock postings. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust settings.
  Check Valuation Type: If applicable, ensure that the valuation type is correctly set up and available for stock postings.
  Review Stock Type: Ensure that the stock type you are trying to post to allows for the type of movement you are attempting.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may be affecting stock postings for the material.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MMBE (Stock Overview) to gather information about the material and its stock status.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material management and stock posting processes.
  
  If the issue continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's help resources for further assistance.