How To Fix M7404 - No phys. inventory possible for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 404

• Message text: No phys. inventory possible for this material

What causes this issue?

Value-only material&V1& is of a material type whose stock is not
managed on a value-only basis.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7404 - No phys. inventory possible for this material ?

  The SAP error message M7404 "No physical inventory possible for this material" typically occurs when you attempt to perform a physical inventory count for a material that is not set up correctly in the system. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up for physical inventory in the material master. This can happen if the physical inventory indicator is not set.
  Inventory Management Settings: The material may not be assigned to a valid storage location or may not be managed in inventory.
  Status of the Material: The material could be blocked for inventory management or may have a status that prevents physical inventory.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the material may not be active or may not allow physical inventory.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the physical inventory may not be configured to allow the specific material type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Physical Inventory" tab. Ensure that the "Physical Inventory Indicator" is set correctly.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Inventory Management Settings:
  
  Verify that the material is assigned to a valid storage location and that it is managed in inventory.
  Check if the material is marked as "Blocked" or has any other restrictions.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the plant and storage location are active and configured correctly in the system.
  Confirm that the storage location allows for physical inventory.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the document type used for physical inventory (transaction code OMIH) to ensure it allows the material type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document)
  MI02 (Change Physical Inventory Document)
  MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the M7404 error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on physical inventory processes and material master data management for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7404 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.