How To Fix O3455 - Negative additional quantity not allowed; posting not possible

O3455 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Negative additional quantity not allowed; posting not possible

What causes this issue?

Function MB_CREATE_GOODS_MOVEMENT has been called with additional
quantity table entries where some quantities are negative. This is not
allowed for a UoM which is also contained in the leading document table
MSEG.

System Response

The system stops processing.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3455 - Negative additional quantity not allowed; posting not possible ?

  The SAP error message O3455, which states "Negative additional quantity not allowed; posting not possible," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that the system is preventing a transaction that would result in a negative quantity for a material, which is not allowed in certain configurations or scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity Posting: The error arises when an attempt is made to post a transaction that would lead to a negative quantity for a material. This can happen during goods movements, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow negative stock levels for specific materials or in certain storage locations.
  Stock Type Restrictions: The material may be set up in a way that does not allow negative stock levels, such as in the case of non-valuated stock or certain stock types (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection).
  Inventory Management Settings: The