How To Fix O9372 - Static availability check leads to negative stock &1 in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Static availability check leads to negative stock &1 in &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9372 - Static availability check leads to negative stock &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message O9372 indicates that a static availability check has led to a situation where the system is reporting negative stock for a specific material in a particular plant/storage location. This typically occurs during the planning or order processing stages when the system checks the availability of stock for a material and finds that the available quantity is insufficient to meet the demand.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Configuration: The system is configured to allow negative stock, but the availability check is not set up to handle it properly.
  Incorrect Stock Levels: The stock levels in the system may not be updated correctly, leading to discrepancies between actual stock and what the system believes is available.
  Demand Exceeds Supply: There may be a situation where the demand for the material exceeds the available stock, and the system is unable to fulfill the order.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with material master data, such as incorrect stock levels, incorrect planning parameters, or incorrect availability check settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels for the material in the specified plant/storage location. Use transaction codes like MMBE to check the stock overview.
  Update Stock: If stock levels are incorrect, update them accordingly. This may involve receiving new stock, correcting inventory counts, or adjusting stock levels in the system.
  Review Availability Check Settings: Check the configuration of the availability check in the material master (transaction code MM02) and ensure that it is set up correctly for the material and plant.
  Adjust Demand: If the demand is too high, consider adjusting the planned orders or sales orders to align with the available stock.
  Negative Stock Settings: If negative stock is allowed in your business process, ensure that the settings in the system are configured to handle it appropriately. This can be done in the configuration settings for inventory management.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-related issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  SPRO > Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > General Settings > Allow Negative Stock
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to availability checks and inventory management for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.