How To Fix WSTI_MLT_INV_DOC009 - Error reading Physical Inventory document &1 for fiscal year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_MLT_INV_DOC - Message object for WSTI_MLT_INV_DOC

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Error reading Physical Inventory document &1 for fiscal year &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_MLT_INV_DOC009 - Error reading Physical Inventory document &1 for fiscal year &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI_MLT_INV_DOC009
  
  Text: Error reading Physical Inventory document &1 for fiscal year &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to read a physical inventory document for a given fiscal year but fails. The reasons can include:
  
  The physical inventory document number (&1) does not exist in the system for the specified fiscal year (&2).
  The document might have been deleted or archived.
  There could be inconsistencies or data corruption in the inventory document tables.
  Authorization issues preventing the user or program from accessing the document.
  The fiscal year specified (&2) is incorrect or does not match the document's fiscal year.
  The document is locked or currently being processed by another user or batch job.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Existence:
  
  Check if the physical inventory document number (&1) exists in the system for the fiscal year (&2).
  Use transaction MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document) to search for the document.
  If the document does not exist, verify the input parameters or the source of the document number.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year:
  
  Confirm that the fiscal year (&2) is correct and corresponds to the document.
  Sometimes, the fiscal year might be incorrectly passed or selected.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to read physical inventory documents.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the document is locked or currently being processed.
  If locked, wait until the lock is released or investigate the locking user/process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on physical inventory documents using standard SAP reports or tools.
  For example, use report RIMIPR00 or transaction MI20 to analyze inventory documents.
  
  
  
  Check for Archiving or Deletion:
  
  If the document was archived or deleted, it will not be accessible.
  Check with your SAP Basis or archiving team if the document has been archived.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debug the program or check application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MI01 - Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI03 - Display Physical Inventory Document
  MI04 - Enter Inventory Count
  MI20 - Display List of Physical Inventory Documents
  SLG1 - Application Log
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MIRO - Physical Inventory Document Header
  MSEG - Document Segment: Material
  MKPF - Material Document Header
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to physical inventory document errors.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Physical Inventory processes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during a batch job, manual transaction, or interface), I can help tailor the solution further.