How To Fix M7705 - Item & new (no history yet exists)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Item & new (no history yet exists)

What causes this issue?

You have created a new item but have not yet saved the change. Thus, no
physical inventory history yet exists for this item.

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?

Choose an item that has already been saved, or post the document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7705 - Item & new (no history yet exists) ?

  The SAP error message M7705 ("Item & new (no history yet exists)") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when you are trying to access or process a material document or item that does not have any historical data associated with it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to display or analyze a material's stock or movement data, but the system cannot find any previous transactions related to that item.
  Cause:
  
  New Material: The item in question is newly created and has not yet had any transactions (like goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers) recorded against it.
  Data Deletion: Historical data for the item may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of any records.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material management module that prevent the system from retrieving historical data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Transactions: Ensure that there are transactions recorded for the material. If it is a new material, you may need to perform a goods receipt or other relevant transactions to create history.
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Data Deletion Policies: If historical data has been deleted, review your data retention policies and consider restoring data if necessary.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the material management module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB51 (Material Document List) or MMBE (Stock Overview) to check for material history.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M7705 for any specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material management and inventory processes to understand how historical data is managed and what might affect its availability.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.