How To Fix MILL071 - Remaining quantity &1 is negative

MILL071 - Overview

• 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