How To Fix C2281 - Negative quantity not allowed for externally-procured component &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Negative quantity not allowed for externally-procured component &1

What causes this issue?

The externally procured component &V1& has a negative requirement
quantity. A negative requirement quantity is not allowed for
externally procured components.

System Response

The system does not generate a purchase requisition and the validity
for MRP of the component is not reset to not apportioned.

How to fix this error?

To receive a purchase requisition for this component, you must change
the requirement quantity in the purchasing detail screen of the
component to a positive value. Then activate the reservation/purchase
requisition manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2281 - Negative quantity not allowed for externally-procured component &1 ?

  The SAP error message C2281, which states "Negative quantity not allowed for externally-procured component &1," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a negative quantity for a component that is externally procured, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity Entry: The most common cause is that a negative quantity has been entered for a component that is marked as externally procured (e.g., a purchased part).
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master settings for the component may not be configured correctly, leading to issues when trying to process transactions involving that component.
  Mismatched Document Types: The error can also occur if there is a mismatch in the document types being used in the transaction (e.g., trying to create a purchase order with a negative quantity).
  Inventory Adjustments: If there are attempts to adjust inventory levels negatively for externally procured items, this