How To Fix 9J604 - Stock is negative in several items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Stock is negative in several items

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J604 - Stock is negative in several items ?

  The SAP error message 9J604, which indicates "Stock is negative in several items," typically arises when there is an attempt to perform a transaction that would result in negative stock levels for one or more materials in the inventory. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory counts, or when processing sales orders.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Inventory Management: Stock levels may not have been updated correctly due to previous transactions, leading to negative stock.
  Timing Issues: Transactions may have been processed out of sequence, causing discrepancies in stock levels.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during goods receipts, issues, or transfers can lead to incorrect stock levels.
  System Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the material master or inventory management configuration can lead to negative stock situations.
  Unposted Transactions: There may be unposted or incomplete transactions that affect stock levels.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the current stock levels for the affected materials.
  Review Transactions: Analyze recent transactions using transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) to identify any discrepancies or errors that may have led to negative stock.
  Adjust Stock: If necessary, perform a stock adjustment using transaction MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) or MI10 (Adjust Inventory) to correct the stock levels.
  Reconcile Inventory: Conduct a physical inventory count to reconcile the actual stock with the system stock.
  Check Configuration: Review the material master data and inventory management settings to ensure they are configured correctly.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB51, MB1C, and MI10 for stock management and adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to negative stock errors.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform stock adjustments or view inventory data.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in inventory management to minimize data entry errors and improve understanding of stock processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the negative stock issue and implement a solution to resolve it.