How To Fix M7314 - Valuated stock becomes negative: & & & & -> see long text

M7314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Valuated stock 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 quantity (or a negative sales 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M7314 - Details

• The SAP error message M7314 indicates that a transaction is attempting to create a situation where the valuated stock of a material becomes negative. This typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or production orders, where the system detects that the stock level would drop below zero.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Configuration: The system is configured to prevent negative stock levels, which is a common practice in inventory management to ensure accurate stock valuation and availability.
  Incorrect Stock Movements: A transaction may be incorrectly recorded, such as posting a goods issue without sufficient stock on hand.
  Timing Issues: If multiple transactions are processed simultaneously, one transaction may not recognize the updated stock levels from another transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during stock movements can lead to discrepancies in stock levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Before performing any goods movements, check the current stock levels of the material in question using transaction