How To Fix LT081 - Negative stock not possible for storage unit management

LT081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Negative stock not possible for storage unit management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT081 - Negative stock not possible for storage unit management ?

  The SAP error message LT081, which states "Negative stock not possible for storage unit management," typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when dealing with Storage Unit Management (SUM). This error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction that would result in negative stock levels for a storage unit, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Configuration: The system is configured to disallow negative stock levels for storage units. This is a common setting in many organizations to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  Incorrect Stock Movement: The transaction being processed (such as a transfer order, goods issue, or goods receipt) may be attempting to remove more stock from a storage unit than is currently available.
  Stock Deletion or Adjustment: If stock has been deleted or adjusted incorrectly, it may lead to a situation where the system believes there is insufficient stock to fulfill a request.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may