How To Fix /SAPAPO/CLPRP120 - Negative quantity for item &3 of RFQ &1 (external ID &2)

/SAPAPO/CLPRP120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CLPRP -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Negative quantity for item &3 of RFQ &1 (external ID &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CLPRP120 - Negative quantity for item &3 of RFQ &1 (external ID &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CLPRP120 indicates that there is a negative quantity for a specific item in a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a situation where the quantity specified for an item is less than zero, which is not permissible in the context of RFQs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that a user has inadvertently entered a negative quantity for an item in the RFQ.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that lead to negative quantities.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that allow for negative quantities to be processed incorrectly.
  Business Logic Errors: Custom logic or enhancements in the system may inadvertently allow or generate negative quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check RFQ Data: Review the RFQ in question (identified