How To Fix M7313 - Stock value becomes negative: & -> see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 313

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

What causes this issue?

When a goods movement or an incoming invoice is entered, the system
simulates the update of the valuation data in the material master
record. The current simulation indicates that this posting would lead to
a negative stock value although negative stocks are not allowed for
this material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You cannot post this item. Therefore, terminate current processing.
Display the material master record (accounting data).
Check the price, stock value, and stock quantity (also for the previous
month, if required).
<DS:TRAN.MM03>Proceed</>
Display the material documents and the accounting documents for the
material and check whether the stock quantity is realistic.
Material documents <DS:TRAN.MB51>Proceed</>
Accounting documents <DS:TRAN.MR51>Proceed</>
If the stock value does not correspond to the stock quantity, data
inconsistencies may exist.
INCLUDE MB_NA_HOTLINE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7313 - Stock value becomes negative: & -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message M7313, which states "Stock value becomes negative: & -> see long text," typically occurs in inventory management when a transaction would result in a negative stock value for a material. This can happen during various processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Configuration: The system is configured to prevent negative stock values, which means that any transaction that would lead to a negative stock value will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Stock Levels: The stock levels in the system may not accurately reflect the physical stock due to previous transactions that were not properly recorded or reversed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during goods movements or inventory adjustments can lead to discrepancies in stock levels.
  Timing Issues: If multiple transactions are processed simultaneously, it may lead to a situation where one transaction attempts to reduce stock below zero.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Review Recent Transactions: Look at the recent goods movements or inventory adjustments for the material to identify any discrepancies or errors. You can use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) to review the details.
  Adjust Stock Levels: If there are discrepancies, you may need to perform a stock adjustment using transaction MI10 (Adjust Inventory) or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to correct the stock levels.
  Check Configuration: If negative stock is not allowed in your business process, ensure that the configuration settings in the material master (under the Accounting view) are set correctly to prevent negative stock.
  Consult with a SAP Expert: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with a SAP expert or your internal SAP support team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message will provide additional context and specific details about the error. You can view this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and stock valuation to understand how stock values are calculated and managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.