M7699 - Total for material & cannot be calculated correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Total for material & cannot be calculated correctly

What causes this issue?

The system cannot calculate the total for the difference value and the
difference quantity for this material correctly, because there are
physical inventory documents for this material that have been created
automatically. Physical inventory documents can be created
automatically for physical inventories in a WM storage location, among
other things.
If a physical inventory document has been created automatically, the
corresponding material document is needed to calculate the totals. If
the material document has already been archived, the system cannot
determine a difference quantity and difference value for calculating
the totals for this physical inventory document.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7699 - Total for material & cannot be calculated correctly ?

  The SAP error message M7699 ("Total for material & cannot be calculated correctly") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation. This error indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of totals for a specific material, which can arise from various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as incorrect valuation class or missing data in the material records.
  Inventory Management Issues: Problems with stock levels, such as negative stock or discrepancies between physical stock and system stock.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the material valuation settings or inventory management settings.
  Batch Management Issues: If the material is batch-managed, issues with batch data can lead to calculation errors.
  Transaction Errors: Errors during transactions that affect inventory, such as goods movements or inventory counts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including valuation class, price control, and stock type.
  Review Inventory Levels: Check the stock levels for the material in question. Use transaction codes like MB52 or MMBE to analyze stock levels and ensure there are no discrepancies.
  Analyze Transaction History: Use transaction codes like MB03 or MB51 to review the transaction history for the material. Look for any unusual or erroneous transactions that may have caused the issue.
  Run Inventory Reconciliation: If there are discrepancies, consider running an inventory reconciliation to align physical stock with system stock.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SPRO related to material valuation and inventory management. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  Batch Data Review: If the material is batch-managed, check the batch data for any inconsistencies or issues that may affect total calculations.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MB51: Material Document List
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the material number and any relevant transaction details.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and user guides related to inventory management and material valuation for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the M7699 error message in SAP.