How To Fix MILL071 - Remaining quantity &1 is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Remaining quantity &1 is negative

What causes this issue?

Remaining quantity &V1 is negative.

System Response

By making an appropriate entry in the customizing table T160M ->
<DS:TRAN.OMILL_T160M>Message Control</>, you can determine whether the
system should output a warning or an error message.
In the case of an <DS>error message</>, no further processing is
possible in the transaction.
In the case of a <ds>warning</>, you can process the transaction
further, but the system warns you so that you can avoid any incorrect
entries.

How to fix this error?

Check that your entries are correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL071 - Remaining quantity &1 is negative ?

  The SAP error message MILL071, which states "Remaining quantity &1 is negative," typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the quantity of materials or products being processed, often related to production orders, goods movements, or inventory levels.
  Causes:
  
  
  Negative Stock: The most common cause is that the system is trying to process a transaction that would result in negative stock levels. This can happen if the system allows for negative stock and the quantity being processed exceeds the available stock.
  
  
  Incorrect Production Order Data: If the production order has been incorrectly set up, such as incorrect quantities or missing components, it can lead to discrepancies in the remaining quantity.
  
  
  Goods Movement Errors: Errors during goods receipt or goods issue transactions can lead to negative quantities if the system does not properly account for the stock levels.
  
  
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, issues with batch determination or batch quantities can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or production planning settings can lead to inconsistencies in quantity calculations.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels of the material in question. Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the current stock status.
  
  
  Review Production Orders: Check the production order for any discrepancies. Ensure that the quantities are correctly defined and that all components are accounted for.
  
  
  Adjust Goods Movements: If there have been recent goods movements, review them for accuracy. Correct any errors in goods receipts or issues that may have led to negative stock.
  
  
  Batch Management Review: If applicable, check the batch management settings and ensure that the batches are correctly defined and available.
  
  
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings in the material master and production planning to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO03 (Display Production Order), MB1A (Goods Issue), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Movements) for managing inventory and production orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MILL071 error and implement a solution to resolve it.