How To Fix L3137 - Storage type & does not allow negative stock figures

L3137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Storage type & does not allow negative stock figures

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to remove material from stock which, according to
the book inventory figures, does not exist. This type of action is
only possible if negative stock figures are allowed for the respective
storage type.

How to fix this error?

Check why the stock does not exist in the book figures.
It is possible that there is still a non-confirmed transfer order
somewhere in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3137 - Storage type & does not allow negative stock figures ?

  The SAP error message L3137, which states "Storage type & does not allow negative stock figures," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and warehouse management within SAP. This error indicates that the specific storage type you are trying to process does not permit negative stock levels, meaning that you cannot have a situation where the stock quantity goes below zero for that storage type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type in question has been configured to disallow negative stock. This is often done for specific types of storage, such as those that are meant to hold only positive quantities (e.g., certain types of bins or locations).
  Stock Movement: You may be attempting to perform a stock movement (like a transfer or a goods issue) that would result in a negative stock level for that storage type.
  Inventory Management Settings: The settings in the inventory management or warehouse management module may not