How To Fix 9J397 - Doc. & item &: no valid entry in historical stock table for equi. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Doc. & item &: no valid entry in historical stock table for equi. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J397 - Doc. & item &: no valid entry in historical stock table for equi. & ?

  The SAP error message 9J397 indicates that there is no valid entry in the historical stock table for the specified equipment. This typically occurs when you are trying to access historical stock data for a piece of equipment (e.g., during a stock transfer, inventory check, or reporting) but the system cannot find the relevant data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Historical Data: The historical stock data for the specified equipment may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Equipment Number: The equipment number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Archiving: Historical data may have been archived, and the system is unable to retrieve it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the historical stock data from being recorded or accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Equipment Number: Check if the equipment number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Historical Data: Look into the historical stock table (e.g., MSEG, MKPF) to see if there are any entries for the equipment. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to view the relevant tables.
  Data Recovery: If the historical data has been deleted or is missing, you may need to restore it from a backup or re-enter the necessary stock movements.
  Review Archiving Settings: If data archiving is the issue, check the archiving settings and see if the data can be unarchived or if you need to adjust the archiving process.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Technical Team: If you suspect configuration issues or need assistance with data recovery, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16/SE16N: For viewing table entries.
  MB51: For displaying material documents.
  IW38/IW39: For managing maintenance orders and their related equipment.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to equipment management and historical stock handling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.