How To Fix M7198 - No materials found for physical inventory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 198

• Message text: No materials found for physical inventory

What causes this issue?

There are two possible reasons for this message:
No materials were found under the search criteria entered.
The system found materials, but these materials are currently taking
part in an active physical inventory.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7198 - No materials found for physical inventory ?

  The SAP error message M7198, "No materials found for physical inventory," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a physical inventory count, but the system cannot find any materials associated with the inventory document you are working with. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Materials Assigned: The physical inventory document may not have any materials assigned to it. This can happen if the document was created incorrectly or if the materials were not included in the selection criteria.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to create the physical inventory document may not match any existing materials in the system.
  
  
  Material Status: The materials may be in a status that prevents them from being included in the physical inventory (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The materials may not exist in the specified plant or storage location associated with the physical inventory document.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the physical inventory may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inventory Document: Verify that the physical inventory document has been created correctly and that it includes the materials you expect. You can do this by checking the document in transaction code MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document).
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used to create the physical inventory document are correct. You can recreate the document if necessary, ensuring that the correct materials are included.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the materials you are trying to count. Ensure they are active and not blocked for inventory counting.
  
  
  Verify Plant/Storage Location: Make sure that the materials exist in the specified plant and storage location. You can check this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to see if the materials are assigned to the correct plant/storage location.
  
  
  Recreate the Document: If the document is incorrect, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that the issue is related to document type configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the physical inventory document type is set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MI01: Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI03: Display Physical Inventory Document
  MI04: Enter Inventory Count
  MI05: Display Inventory Count
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to physical inventory processing.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for physical inventory processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management.