How To Fix M7456 - &1 of &2 items were posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 456

• Message text: &1 of &2 items were posted

What causes this issue?

The system determined that &V2& physical inventory document items from
your selection on the initial screen had a status at the time the
program was run that indicated they could be posted. Of these &V2&
items the system was able to post &V1& items.

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?

If the system was not able to post all the items, it issues a log
listing the cause. See the error log.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7456 - &1 of &2 items were posted ?

  The SAP error message M7456 typically indicates an issue related to inventory management or material document postings. The message format suggests that it is informing you about a specific number of items that were posted, but there was an issue with the posting process.
  Cause:
  The error message M7456 can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Stock Availability Issues: The system may not have enough stock available for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the posting may not be configured correctly or may not be allowed for the transaction.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material management module that need to be addressed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7456 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify that there is sufficient stock available for the items you are trying to post. You can do this by checking the stock overview in the inventory management module.
  
  
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are using for the posting is correctly configured and allowed for the transaction you are attempting.
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Make sure that the posting period is open. You can check this in the period closing settings in the financial accounting module.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the material management module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to check the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, you may want to debug the transaction to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, or MB1C, which are used for various inventory postings.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on inventory management and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.