How To Fix M7721 - Posting of diffs. not possible (first perform count for document)

M7721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Posting of diffs. not possible (first perform count for document)

INCLUDE MB_NA_BELEG_ERST_ZAEHLEN
If you want to enter the count results and post the differences
immediately, choose the function "Inventory difference ->
Count/difference".

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7721 - Posting of diffs. not possible (first perform count for document) ?

  The SAP error message M7721, which states "Posting of diffs. not possible (first perform count for document)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error indicates that you are trying to post a difference (such as a stock adjustment) for a material document without first performing a physical inventory count for that document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Physical Inventory Count: The error arises when you attempt to post a difference for a material document that has not been counted. In SAP, before you can post any differences (like adjustments to stock levels), you must first perform a physical inventory count for the relevant materials.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document you are trying to adjust may not be in the correct status to allow for posting differences.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a physical inventory count before any adjustments can be made.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this