How To Fix LT221 - Negative stocks not allowed with strategy "R"

LT221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Negative stocks not allowed with strategy "R"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT221 - Negative stocks not allowed with strategy "R" ?

  The SAP error message LT221, which states "Negative stocks not allowed with strategy 'R'," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management when trying to perform a stock transfer or other inventory-related transactions. The error indicates that the system is configured to prevent negative stock levels for the specific storage type or strategy being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Stock Strategy Configuration: The storage type is configured with a stock strategy that does not allow negative stock levels. Strategy "R" usually refers to a specific stock management strategy that enforces strict inventory control.
  Stock Levels: The transaction you are attempting to perform would result in a negative stock level, which is not permitted under the current configuration.
  Inventory Management Settings: The settings in the warehouse management or inventory management module may be set to disallow negative stocks for certain types of movements or storage types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Before performing the transaction, verify the current