How To Fix M7723 - Different plant, storage location/special stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 723

• Message text: Different plant, storage location/special stock

What causes this issue?

You want to initiate a recount for a further physical inventory
document, but this document has been created for a different plant,
storage location or special stock than the one specified in the
physical inventory documents created to date.

System Response

The situation described above is not allowed. The system cannot copy
the reference document.

How to fix this error?

Post the recount document and arrange a separate recount for the
physical inventory document with the different plant, storage location
or special stock.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7723 - Different plant, storage location/special stock ?

  The SAP error message M7723 ("Different plant, storage location/special stock") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant or storage location specified in the transaction and the plant or storage location associated with the material or stock being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Plant/Storage Location Mismatch: The most common cause is that the material being moved or processed is associated with a different plant or storage location than the one specified in the transaction.
  Special Stock Handling: If the material is managed as special stock (e.g., consignment, project stock), the system may require that the special stock be handled in a specific plant or storage location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or stock management settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly set up and that they match the ones being used in the transaction.
  You can check this in the material master (transaction code MM03).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Double-check the details of the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that the plant and storage location entered are correct and correspond to the material's settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Special Stock Settings:
  
  If the material is special stock, ensure that the special stock type is correctly configured and that you are using the appropriate plant and storage location for that stock type.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to inventory management and special stock handling to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction in the specified plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to inventory management include:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on inventory management processes and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7723 error and implement a solution to resolve it.