How To Fix O9373 - Static availability check leads to negative stock &1 &2 in &3, &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Static availability check leads to negative stock &1 &2 in &3, &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9373 - Static availability check leads to negative stock &1 &2 in &3, &4 ?

  The SAP error message O9373 indicates that a static availability check has led to a situation where the stock for a material is negative. This typically occurs during the planning or order processing stages when the system checks the availability of stock for a specific material and finds that the available quantity is insufficient to meet the demand.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Stock Situation: The primary cause of this error is that the system has determined that the stock level for the material is below zero. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect stock postings or inventory management issues.
  Sales orders or production orders consuming stock that has not been properly accounted for.
  Incorrect configuration of the material master data or availability check settings.
  Delays in stock updates or postings that have not been reflected in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The availability check configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations of available stock.
  
  
  Demand Exceeding Supply: If the demand for a material exceeds the available stock and there are no planned receipts (like purchase orders or production orders) to cover the shortfall, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels for the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand). Ensure that the stock is correctly posted and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Review Open Orders: Check for any open sales orders, production orders, or purchase orders that may be consuming stock. Use transaction codes like VA05 (List of Sales Orders) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to review these.
  
  
  Adjust Inventory: If there are discrepancies in stock levels, you may need to perform inventory adjustments using transaction codes like MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document) or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration of the availability check in the material master (transaction MM02) and ensure that the settings are appropriate for your business processes. Check the availability check type and ensure it aligns with your requirements.
  
  
  Run Availability Check: After making necessary adjustments, run the availability check again to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue continues, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, VA05, CO03, MI01, and MB1C.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect stock availability checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the O9373 error and implement a solution to resolve it.