How To Fix GOAL_SLS104 - Requested quantity does not permit negative values

GOAL_SLS104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GOAL_SLS - GOAL: Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Requested quantity does not permit negative values

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GOAL_SLS104 - Details

• The SAP error message GOAL_SLS104: Requested quantity does not permit negative values typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, inventory management, or related transactions where a negative quantity is not allowed. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction that involves a negative quantity, which is not permissible in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Quantity Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered a negative quantity in a sales order, delivery, or inventory transaction.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow negative quantities for certain materials or in specific scenarios.
  Stock Availability: The system may be trying to allocate stock in a way that results in a negative quantity, such as when attempting to fulfill an order that exceeds available stock.
  Return Processing: If processing returns, the system may be interpreting the return quantity incorrectly, leading to a negative value.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Quantity Entries: Review the transaction where the error