How To Fix WH022 - The associated phy. inv. doc. item &/&/& has already posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The associated phy. inv. doc. item &/&/& has already posted

What causes this issue?

The physical inventory document item &V1&/&V2&/&V3& has the status
'removed' and therefore may no longer be changed.

System Response

This intermediate document item cannot be updated.

How to fix this error?

You can create a new physical inventory document for this material and
then update the intermediate document again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH022 - The associated phy. inv. doc. item &/&/& has already posted ?

  The SAP error message WH022 indicates that there is an issue with a physical inventory document item that has already been posted. This typically occurs when you attempt to post a physical inventory count for an item that has already been processed or recorded in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Posting: The most common cause of this error is that the physical inventory document item has already been posted. This can happen if the inventory count was already finalized and posted, and you are trying to post it again.
  Incorrect Document Reference: You may be referencing the wrong physical inventory document or item.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing this error to appear.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the physical inventory document in question. You can do this by navigating to the physical inventory document in SAP and checking if it has already been posted.
  Avoid Duplicate Posting: If the document has already been posted, you should not attempt to post it again. Instead, you can check the results of the previous posting.
  Use the Correct Document: Ensure that you are using the correct physical inventory document number and item when attempting to post.
  Reversal: If you need to make changes to a posted document, you may need to reverse the posting first, depending on your business process and the configuration of your SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document), MI02 (Change Physical Inventory Document), and MI04 (Enter Inventory Count) to manage physical inventory documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post physical inventory documents in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.