How To Fix O9015 - Negative quantities are not permitted

O9015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Negative quantities are not permitted

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O9015 - Details

• The SAP error message O9015 "Negative quantities are not permitted" typically occurs in scenarios where a transaction or operation is attempting to process a negative quantity, which is not allowed in certain contexts within SAP. This error can arise in various modules, such as Inventory Management (IM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Production Planning (PP).
  Causes:
  
  Negative Stock Movement: Attempting to post a goods movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue) that results in negative stock levels.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to disallow negative quantities for specific materials or movement types.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of negative quantities in transactions where only positive values are expected.
  Return Deliveries: Trying to process a return delivery with a negative quantity when the system expects a positive quantity.
  Inventory Adjustments: Attempting to adjust inventory levels in a way that would result in negative stock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the material in question.