How To Fix M7309 - Stock value is negative: & -> see long text

M7309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Stock value is negative: & -> see long text

What causes this issue?

The system has detected data inconsistencies in the material master
record:
The stock value is negative (&V1&), although negative stock balances
are not allowed for this material.

System Response

The system does not allow further movements for this material until
these inconsistencies have been corrected. Any further posting could
lead to even greater inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE MB_NA_HOTLINE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7309 - Stock value is negative: & -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message M7309, which states "Stock value is negative: & -> see long text," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected a negative stock value for a material, which is not allowed in standard inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Levels: The most common cause is that the stock levels for a material have gone negative due to various transactions, such as goods issues, returns, or adjustments that were not properly accounted for.
  Incorrect Valuation: There may be issues with the valuation method used for the material, leading to discrepancies in stock value calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during inventory transactions can lead to incorrect stock levels.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or inventory management settings can also lead to negative stock values.
  Timing Issues: Transactions that are not posted in the correct sequence can lead to