How To Fix EBDR048 - Quantity cannot have a negative value.

EBDR048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBDR - Message class for External Billing Document Requests

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Quantity cannot have a negative value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBDR048 - Quantity cannot have a negative value. ?

  The SAP error message EBDR048, which states "Quantity cannot have a negative value," typically occurs in scenarios where a negative quantity is not allowed in the context of the transaction you are trying to perform. This error can arise in various modules, such as Inventory Management, Sales and Distribution, or Production Planning, depending on the specific transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Quantity Entry: The most straightforward cause is that a user is attempting to enter a negative quantity in a field that does not accept it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to disallow negative quantities for certain transactions or materials.
  Stock Levels: If you are trying to perform a transaction that would result in a negative stock level (e.g., reducing stock below zero), the system will prevent this.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions against negative quantities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the quantity you are entering in the transaction. Ensure that it is