How To Fix M7758 - Either enter quantity counted or set zero count indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 758

• Message text: Either enter quantity counted or set zero count indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7758 - Either enter quantity counted or set zero count indicator ?

  The SAP error message M7758, "Either enter quantity counted or set zero count indicator," typically occurs during inventory counting processes in SAP. This message indicates that the system requires either a counted quantity to be entered or a zero count indicator to be set for the inventory item being processed.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Count Quantity: When you are trying to post an inventory count, the system expects a quantity to be entered for the counted items. If no quantity is provided, the error will trigger.
  Zero Count Indicator Not Set: If the counted quantity is zero, the system requires you to explicitly indicate that the count is zero by setting the zero count indicator.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take one of the following actions:
  
  
  Enter Counted Quantity:
  
  Go to the inventory counting document where the error occurred.
  Enter the actual counted quantity for the item in question.
  
  
  
  Set Zero Count Indicator:
  
  If the counted quantity is indeed zero, you need to set the zero count indicator for that item.
  This can usually be done in the same inventory counting document by checking the appropriate box or field that indicates a zero count.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions related to inventory management, such as MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document), MI04 (Enter Inventory Count), or MI07 (Clear Inventory Differences).
  Inventory Management: This error is part of the inventory management module in SAP, which deals with stock management, physical inventory, and stock counts.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to inventory counts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling inventory counts and related transactions.
  
  By following the above steps, you should be able to resolve the M7758 error and successfully complete your inventory counting process.