How To Fix WH028 - Phy. inv. doc. &/& does not exist or belongs to another plant/stor. loc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Phy. inv. doc. &/& does not exist or belongs to another plant/stor. loc.

What causes this issue?

This message appears for two reasons:
On the database there is no header record for physical inventory
document &V1&/&V2&.
The document exists, but belongs to a different plant or storage
location than that entered in the IDoc.

System Response

The system cannot post any of the IDoc items referencing this physical
inventory document.

How to fix this error?

If no physical inventory document exists, enter a physical inventory
document and re-start inbound processing for the IDoc. If the IDoc
contains the physical inventory document number, you can change this
using the IDoc editor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH028 - Phy. inv. doc. &/& does not exist or belongs to another plant/stor. loc. ?

  The SAP error message WH028 indicates that the physical inventory document you are trying to access does not exist or is associated with a different plant or storage location than the one you are currently working with. This error typically occurs during inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with physical inventory counts.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The physical inventory document number you entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Wrong Plant/Storage Location: The document may belong to a different plant or storage location than the one you are currently using.
  Document Deletion: The physical inventory document may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document for the specified plant or storage location.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow access (e.g., it has been completed or closed).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the physical inventory document number for accuracy.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that you are in the correct plant and storage location that corresponds to the physical inventory document.
  Search for Document: Use transaction codes like MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document) to search for the document and confirm its existence and status.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the document. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Review Document Status: Check if the document is still open and available for processing. If it has been completed, you may need to create a new document for further inventory activities.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document), MI02 (Change Physical Inventory Document), and MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to physical inventory documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on physical inventory processes and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.