How To Fix M7691 - & & & & is not contained in the physical inventory document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 691

• Message text: & & & & is not contained in the physical inventory document

What causes this issue?

The material &V3& &V4& in plant &V1& and storage location &2& is not
contained in the physical inventory document.

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?

Check whether the physical inventory document contains the material:
If it does not contain the material, remove the line for this material.
If the physical inventory document does contain the material, but under
a different line number, change the line number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7691 - & & & & is not contained in the physical inventory document ?

  The SAP error message M7691 typically indicates that there is an issue with the physical inventory document, specifically that the item or material you are trying to process is not included in the document. This can occur during various inventory management transactions, such as counting or posting inventory differences.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item in Document: The item you are trying to process is not listed in the physical inventory document.
  Incorrect Document Number: You may be using the wrong physical inventory document number.
  Document Status: The physical inventory document may be in a status that does not allow for further processing (e.g., it may be closed or not yet released).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the material number or document number you are entering.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Physical Inventory Document: Verify that the item you are trying to process is indeed included in the physical inventory document. You can do this by accessing the document in the SAP system and reviewing its contents.
  Use Correct Document Number: Ensure that you are using the correct physical inventory document number when performing your transaction.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the physical inventory document. If it is closed or not released, you may need to take appropriate actions to change its status.
  Recreate Document: If the item is not in the document and it should be, you may need to recreate the physical inventory document to include the missing item.
  Consult with Inventory Management Team: If you are unsure about the status or contents of the physical inventory document, consult with your inventory management team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document), MI02 (Change Physical Inventory Document), and MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document) to manage physical inventory documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed procedures on managing physical inventory and troubleshooting common errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7691 error and successfully process your physical inventory transactions.