How To Fix WH027 - Inconsistency: there are &2 active phy. inv. doc. items for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Inconsistency: there are &2 active phy. inv. doc. items for material &1

What causes this issue?

Open and active inventory document items for the material &V1&
&V2& were determined by the system. It cannot decide which one of
these items should be updated.

System Response

The system cannot update this intermediate document item.

How to fix this error?

There is inconsistency in the database, please contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH027 - Inconsistency: there are &2 active phy. inv. doc. items for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message WH027 indicates an inconsistency in the physical inventory documents for a specific material. The message states that there are multiple active physical inventory document items for the same material, which should not be the case. This can occur due to various reasons, such as system errors, incorrect data entry, or issues during the physical inventory process.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Active Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple active physical inventory documents for the same material, which violates the expected one-to-one relationship between a material and its physical inventory document.
  Incomplete Processing: If a physical inventory document was not properly completed or was left in an open state, it could lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Corruption: In some cases, data corruption or issues during system updates can lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WH027 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Physical Inventory Documents:
  
  Use transaction code MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document) or MI04 (Change Physical Inventory Document) to check for active physical inventory documents for the specified material.
  Identify all active documents related to the material in question.
  
  
  
  Close or Delete Duplicate Documents:
  
  If you find multiple active documents, determine which one is valid and either close or delete the duplicates.
  You can use transaction code MI06 (Delete Physical Inventory Document) to delete any unnecessary documents.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Physical Inventory:
  
  If necessary, you may need to reprocess the physical inventory for the material. This can involve creating a new physical inventory document and ensuring that all counts are accurately recorded.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any system errors or inconsistencies in the database. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MI03: Display Physical Inventory Document
  MI04: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI06: Delete Physical Inventory Document
  
  
  Physical Inventory Process: Familiarize yourself with the physical inventory process in SAP, including how to create, change, and post physical inventory documents.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect a deeper system issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WH027 error and ensure that your physical inventory documents are consistent and accurate.