How To Fix M7310 - Valuated stock is negative: & -> see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Valuated stock 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
Also check whether the total stock equals the total of the
storage location stocks and the total of the valuated stocks.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7310 - Valuated stock is negative: & -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message M7310, which states "Valuated stock is negative: & -> see long text," typically indicates that there is a discrepancy in the inventory valuation, leading to a situation where the system shows a negative stock value for a material. This can occur due to various reasons, such as incorrect postings, inventory adjustments, or issues with the material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Goods Movements: Goods receipts or issues may have been posted incorrectly, leading to negative stock.
  Inventory Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections in inventory levels that do not align with actual stock levels.
  Material Master Issues: Incorrect settings in the material master data, such as valuation class or stock type.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, issues with batch assignments can lead to negative stock.
  Unposted Transactions: Pending transactions that have not been posted can also cause discrepancies in stock levels.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels for the affected material and identify where the negative stock is occurring.
  Review Goods Movements: Use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) to review the goods movements for the material in question. Look for any incorrect postings.
  Adjust Inventory: If you find discrepancies, you may need to perform a stock adjustment using transaction MI10 (Adjust Inventory) or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  Correct Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the affected material to ensure that all settings are correct, especially the valuation class and stock type.
  Reconcile Inventory: If necessary, perform a physical inventory count to reconcile the actual stock with the system stock.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more specific information related to the error. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to find the long text associated with the message number.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB51, MI10, and MB1C.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform inventory adjustments and review material documents.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the negative stock and take appropriate corrective actions.