How To Fix M7700 - Physical inventory for & & & & is already active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Physical inventory for & & & & is already active

What causes this issue?

In plant &V1&, storage location &V2&, the material/batch has already
been included in a <GL:physical_inventory_document>physical inventory
document</>. The physical inventory is active for this material/batch.

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?

Enter a different material or batch.
Do you want to <DS:TRAN.MI23>display</> the physical inventory data for
the material?
Do you want to <DS:TRAN.MI22>display</> the physical inventory
documents for the material?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7700 - Physical inventory for & & & & is already active ?

  The SAP error message M7700 indicates that a physical inventory process is already active for the specified material or materials. This error typically occurs when you attempt to start a new physical inventory process for a material that is already being counted or has an ongoing physical inventory.
  Cause:
  
  Active Physical Inventory: The most common cause is that there is already an active physical inventory document for the specified material(s).
  Incomplete Previous Process: A previous physical inventory process may not have been completed or was interrupted, leaving the inventory in an active state.
  Multiple Users: If multiple users are trying to initiate a physical inventory for the same material simultaneously, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Inventory Documents:
  
  Use transaction code MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document) to check if there is an active physical inventory document for the material in question.
  If you find an active document, you may need to complete or cancel it before starting a new one.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the Existing Inventory:
  
  If the existing physical inventory is still valid, complete it by entering the counts and posting the results.
  If the existing inventory is no longer needed, you can cancel it using transaction code MI04 (Change Physical Inventory Document) or MI05 (Cancel Physical Inventory Document).
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the material that could prevent the initiation of a new physical inventory. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  
  
  
  Consult with Team Members:
  
  If you are in a multi-user environment, check with your colleagues to see if someone else is working on the same physical inventory.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, review system logs or consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MI01: Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI03: Display Physical Inventory Document
  MI04: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI05: Cancel Physical Inventory Document
  MI20: Display Inventory Differences
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to physical inventory processes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed procedures on managing physical inventory processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7700 error and successfully manage your physical inventory processes in SAP.