How To Fix WSTI_CALC047 - Item has not yet been counted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_CALC - Physical Inventory Messages: Book Inv. Calc. at Count Time

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Item has not yet been counted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_CALC047 - Item has not yet been counted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WSTI_CALC047: Item has not yet been counted:
  
  SAP Error Message: WSTI_CALC047 - "Item has not yet been counted"
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the Inventory Counting or Physical Inventory process in SAP, specifically when you try to post or process a count for an inventory item that has not been physically counted or recorded yet.
  
  The system expects a count record for the item in the physical inventory document.
  If you attempt to post or calculate inventory differences without entering a count for the item, SAP throws this error.
  It indicates that the item exists in the inventory document but no count quantity has been entered for it.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the posting of physical inventory differences (transaction MI01, MI04, MI07, MI20, MI22, etc.).
  When running the inventory difference calculation or posting step.
  When the system checks for counted quantities and finds none for the item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Count Quantity:
  
  Go to the physical inventory document (e.g., using transaction MI04 or MI05).
  Find the item that caused the error.
  Enter the counted quantity for the item.
  Save the document.
  
  
  
  Check the Physical Inventory Document:
  
  Verify that the item is included in the document.
  Ensure that the count quantity is recorded for all items before posting.
  
  
  
  If the item was not counted intentionally:
  
  You may need to remove the item from the physical inventory document if it should not be counted.
  Alternatively, enter a count quantity of zero if the item is physically not present.
  
  
  
  Re-run the posting or calculation:
  
  After entering the count quantities, retry the posting or calculation step.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MI01: Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI04: Enter Count
  MI07: Post Differences
  MI20: Display Physical Inventory Document
  MI22: Change Physical Inventory Document
  
  
  
  Related Notes:
  
  Ensure that the physical inventory document is complete and accurate before posting.
  This error helps prevent posting incorrect inventory differences that could lead to stock inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Best Practice:
  
  Always perform a thorough physical count and enter all counted quantities before posting.
  Use the SAP standard reports to verify completeness of counts.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!