How To Fix WH024 - The associated physical inventory document item &/&/& has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: The associated physical inventory document item &/&/& has been deleted

What causes this issue?

The physical inventory document item &V1&/&V2&/&V3& has the status
'deleted' 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 WH024 - The associated physical inventory document item &/&/& has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message WH024 indicates that the physical inventory document item you are trying to access has been deleted. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you attempt to process or post a physical inventory count that no longer exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Document: The physical inventory document or its items may have been deleted by a user or through a batch job.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or errors during data processing.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the physical inventory document still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MI03 for display) and checking the document number.
  Recreate Document: If the document has indeed been deleted and you need to perform a physical inventory, you may need to recreate the physical inventory document. This can be done using transaction MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document).
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs or audit trails to see if there is any record of the deletion. This can help identify who deleted the document and why.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect a system error or data inconsistency, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to access the physical inventory documents.
  
  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 (Enter Inventory Count).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to physical inventory processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to physical inventory management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WH024 error and proceed with your physical inventory processes.