How To Fix 64524 - Sale not possible; negative position &1 unit on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Sale not possible; negative position &1 unit on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64524 - Sale not possible; negative position &1 unit on &2 ?

  The SAP error message "64524 Sale not possible; negative position &1 unit on &2" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and sales order processing. This error indicates that there is an attempt to sell a quantity of a product that exceeds the available stock, leading to a negative inventory position.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the stock level for the specified material (indicated by &2) is less than the quantity being sold (indicated by &1).
  Incorrect Stock Levels: There may be discrepancies in stock levels due to incorrect inventory counts, unposted goods movements, or issues with stock transfers.
  Sales Order Configuration: The sales order may be configured in a way that does not allow for backorders or negative stock levels.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, there may be issues with batch availability.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the material in question. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Inventory: If the stock levels are incorrect, you may need to perform a stock adjustment using transaction MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to correct the inventory.
  Review Sales Order: Check the sales order to ensure that the quantity being sold does not exceed the available stock. If necessary, adjust the order quantity or create a backorder.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the material in the material master (transaction MM02) to ensure that negative stock is allowed if that is the desired behavior.
  Batch Availability: If the material is batch-managed, ensure that the required batches are available and that they have sufficient stock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, MIGO, and VA03 (Display Sales Order) for checking stock and sales order details.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify stock levels and sales orders.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on inventory management and sales order processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.