How To Fix M7828 - Set either indicator with zero stock or indicator w/o zero stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Set either indicator with zero stock or indicator w/o zero stock

What causes this issue?

On the selection screen, you have set two indicators which cancel each
other out:
Materials with zero stock only (<DS:DE.XNULB>XNULB</>)
Materials without zero stock only (<DS:DE.XONUL>XONUL</>)

System Response

The system cannot carry out the report.

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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 M7828 - Set either indicator with zero stock or indicator w/o zero stock ?

  The SAP error message M7828, which states "Set either indicator with zero stock or indicator w/o zero stock," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data configuration. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the settings related to stock management for a material.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a specific configuration for handling stock levels, but the required indicators are not set correctly. Specifically, it relates to the settings for managing materials with zero stock or without zero stock. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not have the appropriate indicators set for stock management.
  Inventory Management Settings: The settings in the inventory management module may not align with the material's stock handling requirements.
  Transaction Context: The error may occur during specific transactions, such as goods movements, where the system needs to know how to handle stock levels.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7828 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Plant Data) to ensure that the indicators for zero stock and non-zero stock are set correctly.
  Ensure that the "Stock Management" indicator is appropriately configured.
  
  
  
  Review Inventory Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Inventory Management module (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for material management and ensure that the settings for handling zero stock and non-zero stock are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Parameters:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the parameters being used in that transaction.
  Ensure that the transaction is set up to handle the stock levels as required.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the M7828 error in SAP.