How To Fix M7693 - A special stock item is not planned for this physical inventory document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 693

• Message text: A special stock item is not planned for this physical inventory document

What causes this issue?

You have not set a special stock indicator in the physical inventory
document header, but at item level you use one or more of the following
entries:
Sales order number
Item number in sales order
Sales order delivery schedule
Vendor account number
Customer account number
Production bin location
Work breakdown structure element (PSP-Element)

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?

For a physical inventory document with special stock, you should set
the corresponding indicator for this special stock in the physical
inventory document header. You must also fill the fields for this
special stock type at item level.
For a physical inventory document without special stock, all of the
entries above must be deleted at item level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7693 - A special stock item is not planned for this physical inventory document ?

  The SAP error message M7693, which states "A special stock item is not planned for this physical inventory document," typically occurs during the physical inventory process when there is an attempt to include special stock items (like consignment stock, project stock, or returnable packaging) in a physical inventory document that is not configured to handle them.
  Cause:
  
  Special Stock Configuration: The physical inventory document may not be set up to include special stock items. This can happen if the inventory document is created without considering the special stock types.
  Stock Type Mismatch: The stock type of the item being counted does not match the stock types that are allowed in the physical inventory document.
  Document Settings: The settings for the physical inventory document may not allow for the inclusion of special stock items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Physical Inventory Document Settings:
  
  Ensure that the physical inventory document is configured to include special stock items. This can be done in the configuration settings for physical inventory.
  You may need to create a new physical inventory document that specifically includes the special stock items.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Types:
  
  Verify the stock type of the item you are trying to include in the physical inventory. Make sure that the stock type is allowed in the physical inventory document.
  If necessary, adjust the stock type or create a new document that accommodates the special stock.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document) or MI02 (Change Physical Inventory Document) to create or modify the document settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that the physical inventory process is correctly set up for special stock items.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have access to customizing settings, navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO to adjust the settings for physical inventory to include special stock types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Stock Types: Understand the different types of special stock in SAP, such as consignment stock, project stock, and returnable packaging, and how they are managed in the inventory process.
  Physical Inventory Process: Familiarize yourself with the overall physical inventory process in SAP, including document creation, counting, and posting differences.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on handling special stock in physical inventory.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.