How To Fix M7709 - Delete status set for physical inventory document &

M7709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Delete status set for physical inventory document &

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the physical inventory document. Since inventory
differences have already been posted for at least one item, the system
cannot physically delete the document, because it serves as proof of
the physical inventory.

System Response

The system has set the deletion status in the document header to
<LB>X</>. You can no longer change the document. It can only be
archived.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M7709 - Details

• The SAP error message M7709, which states "Delete status set for physical inventory document," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a physical inventory document that has already been marked for deletion. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a count or make adjustments to an inventory document that is no longer valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Deletion: The physical inventory document has been marked for deletion, which means it cannot be processed further.
  Incorrect Status: The document may have been set to a status that does not allow for further actions, such as posting counts or adjustments.
  User Error: The user may be trying to perform an action on a document that they believe is valid, but it has already been deleted or flagged.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the physical inventory document in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g.,