How To Fix /SCWM/GM762 - Difference posting only allowed with valid exception code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Difference posting only allowed with valid exception code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM762 - Difference posting only allowed with valid exception code ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM762 - Difference posting only allowed with valid exception code typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to post a difference in stock without providing a valid exception code. This error is related to the handling of stock discrepancies during inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exception Code: The most common cause of this error is that the user is trying to post a difference in stock (for example, during a physical inventory count) without specifying a valid exception code.
  Invalid Exception Code: The exception code provided may not be valid or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the posting of differences without a valid exception code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a Valid Exception Code: Ensure that you are entering a valid exception code when attempting to post the