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3630952 - System does not allow negative stock postings despite "Allow Negative Stock" flag being active

Symptom

System is not allowing a negative stock quantity posting even though 'Negative stocks allowed in plant' is set in the material master.

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public 

Reproducing the Issue

 “Allow Negative Stock” checkbox is enabled in material master

Current available stock is less than the quantity being posted. Cannot  post a good issue due to error M7021.

 

Cause

Negative Stock is not allowed on Plant / Sloc level 

Negative stock balances can only result if they are allowed at the following levels:

  • Valuation area level
  • Storage location level
  • Material level (plant data in the material master record)

Resolution

 Implementation Activities (IMG)

Materials Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Goods Issue / Transfer Postings > Allow Negative Stocks 

Set Negative Stock is as allowed for Plant  / Sloc level 

Save

 

Keywords

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Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions