How To Fix GI738 - Information exists

GI738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Information exists

What causes this issue?

The system processed all the documents, but messages have occurred for
several documents.

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?

Analyze the affected documents using the long text of the related
message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI738 - Information exists ?

  The SAP error message GI738 ("Information exists") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement processes. This message indicates that there is existing information related to the transaction you are trying to perform, which may prevent the action from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Data: The error usually arises when there is already existing data in the system that conflicts with the new transaction you are trying to execute. This could be due to:
  
  Previous goods movements that have not been fully processed.
  Incomplete or incorrect entries in the inventory records.
  Existing stock or inventory records that need to be addressed before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow further changes or movements.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the transaction from being completed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents: Review the existing documents related to the transaction. You can