How To Fix M7641 - Last stratum becomes the complete-count stratum. Check the boundaries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 641

• Message text: Last stratum becomes the complete-count stratum. Check the boundaries

What causes this issue?

When forming the stratification, the system found that the last stratum
became the complete-count stratum; that is, the system chose all of the
stock elements in this sampling stratum as random elements.
If subsequent random selections are required as the inventory sampling
progresses, the inventory sampling could be ended with the status
<ZH>Completion unsuccessful</>, as no further elements could be taken
from the last sampling stratum to improve the standard distribution.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7641 - Last stratum becomes the complete-count stratum. Check the boundaries ?

  The SAP error message M7641 ("Last stratum becomes the complete-count stratum. Check the boundaries") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material valuation, particularly when dealing with the stratification of inventory data for valuation purposes.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an issue with the boundaries defined for the stratification of inventory. Stratification is a method used to categorize inventory items based on certain criteria (like value, quantity, etc.) to facilitate better management and valuation. The error suggests that the last stratum (or category) has been set to encompass all items, which may not be intended or may indicate a misconfiguration in the stratification settings.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Boundary Settings: The upper and lower limits for the strata may not be set correctly, leading to the last stratum capturing all remaining items.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or unexpected values in the inventory data that affect how the strata are defined.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for stratification in the SAP system may not be properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7641 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stratum Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for inventory stratification in your SAP system.
  Verify that the boundaries for each stratum are correctly defined. Ensure that the last stratum does not unintentionally cover all items.
  
  
  
  Review Inventory Data:
  
  Analyze the inventory data to identify any anomalies or unexpected values that could be affecting the stratification.
  Ensure that all items are correctly categorized and that there are no outliers that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust Boundaries:
  
  If necessary, adjust the upper and lower limits of the strata to ensure that they are logically defined and do not overlap inappropriately.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, run the stratification process again to see if the error persists. Monitor the results to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on stratification settings and best practices.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Stratification in SAP: Understanding how stratification works in SAP can help in configuring it correctly. It is often used in inventory management and material valuation processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP training materials or documentation related to inventory management and stratification to better understand the underlying processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M7641 error in your SAP system.