How To Fix M7898 - No phys. inv. docs exist for deletion status maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 898

• Message text: No phys. inv. docs exist for deletion status maintenance

What causes this issue?

The system has found no physical inventory documents for which the
delete indicator must be set. The archiving program MBREO100 may not
have been run yet.
The report RM07XFLA only processes physical inventory documents that
have been marked by the MBREO100 program accordingly.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To archive physical inventory documents, you must first run the
program MBREOI00. Those documents that connot be deleted by the MBREOI00
program are stored in an internal table. They can then be flagged for
deletion by the report RM07XFLA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7898 - No phys. inv. docs exist for deletion status maintenance ?

  The SAP error message M7898 "No physical inventory documents exist for deletion status maintenance" typically occurs when you attempt to delete or manage physical inventory documents in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any documents that meet the criteria for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  No Existing Documents: The most common cause is that there are no physical inventory documents in the system that are currently in a deletion status or that can be deleted.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: You may be using incorrect selection criteria or filters that do not match any existing physical inventory documents.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to delete may not be in a status that allows for deletion (e.g., they may be completed or already processed).
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to view or delete the documents may also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Verify that there are physical inventory documents in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MI03 for display) and checking for existing documents.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to find the documents for deletion are correct. Adjust the filters if necessary.
  Document Status: Check the status of the physical inventory documents. Only documents that are in a deletion status can be deleted. If they are in a different status, you may need to change their status first.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete physical inventory documents. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing physical inventory documents and their statuses.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document), MI02 (Change Physical Inventory Document), MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document), and MI04 (Delete Physical Inventory Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7898 error and manage your physical inventory documents effectively.