How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS073 - Stock < 0 (container resource)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Stock < 0 (container resource)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS073 - Stock < 0 (container resource) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS073 Stock < 0 (container resource) typically indicates that there is a negative stock situation for a container resource in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP. This can occur in scenarios where the system is trying to allocate or plan resources, but the available stock is less than zero, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Situation: The most common cause is that the stock levels for a particular resource have gone negative due to various reasons such as incorrect postings, unaccounted receipts, or issues in the supply chain.
  Planning Errors: Errors in planning parameters or settings that lead to over-allocation of resources.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data or transactional data that lead to incorrect stock calculations.
  Incorrect Forecasting: If the demand forecast is significantly higher than the actual supply, it can lead to negative stock levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Review the stock levels for the affected container resource. You can do this using transaction codes like MC.9 or MB52 to check inventory levels.
  Correct Postings: Ensure that all stock movements (goods receipts, goods issues, etc.) have been correctly posted. If there are discrepancies, correct them.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Review and adjust the planning parameters in the APO system to ensure they are set correctly to avoid over-allocation.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the material and resource to ensure that all settings (like lot sizes, safety stock levels, etc.) are correct.
  Run Stock Reconciliation: If necessary, run a stock reconciliation process to align the system's stock levels with the actual physical stock.
  Consult Logs: Check the APO logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a systemic issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/AMON for monitoring alerts, MC.9 for stock overview, and MB52 for inventory lists.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in APO related to planning and resource management can help prevent such issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and notes related to APO and inventory management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the negative stock situation and implement the necessary corrections to resolve the error.