How To Fix 64525 - Sale not possible; negative position &1 &2 on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Sale not possible; negative position &1 &2 on &3

.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64525 - Sale not possible; negative position &1 &2 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message "64525 Sale not possible; negative position &1 &2 on &3" typically indicates that there is an issue with the stock or inventory levels for a particular material or product. This error occurs when a sales order is being processed, but the system detects that the available stock is insufficient to fulfill the order, leading to a negative stock position.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Stock Position: The error suggests that the system has detected a negative stock level for the specified material. This can happen if:
  
  Stock has been sold or allocated without sufficient inventory.
  There are discrepancies in inventory records due to manual adjustments or errors.
  Stock has been reserved for other orders, leaving insufficient available stock for the current sale.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or sales order processing that are not aligned with the business processes.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during sales order creation or inventory management can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: 
  
  Verify the current stock levels for the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Ensure that the stock is available and not reserved for other orders.
  
  
  
  Adjust Inventory: 
  
  If there are discrepancies, perform necessary inventory adjustments using transactions like MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to correct stock levels.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order: 
  
  Check the sales order for any errors or inconsistencies. Ensure that the order quantity does not exceed the available stock.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Review the material master data and sales order configuration to ensure that settings related to stock management and sales order processing are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult with the inventory management team to investigate any underlying issues with stock management processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MIGO, VA03 (Display Sales Order), and MB52.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation for guidance on inventory management and sales order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.