How To Fix REEXPM006 - Negative consumption for &1 characteristic &2

REEXPM006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXPM - Message Texts for Interface to PM

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Negative consumption for &1 characteristic &2

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REEXPM006 - Details

• The SAP error message REEXPM006, which states "Negative consumption for &1 characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management (IM) modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to consume or reduce stock in a way that would result in a negative quantity for a specific characteristic (like batch, serial number, etc.) of a material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Movement: The primary cause of this error is an attempt to perform a stock movement (like a goods issue or consumption) that would lead to a negative stock level for a specific characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the characteristics associated with the material.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the stock data, such as incorrect postings or missing stock records.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the error may arise if the batch being consumed