How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS373 - BAdI &1 method returned zero or negative quantity for STO

/SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS373 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 373

• Message text: BAdI &1 method returned zero or negative quantity for STO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS373 - BAdI &1 method returned zero or negative quantity for STO ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS373 indicates that a Business Add-In (BAdI) method related to Stock Transport Orders (STO) has returned a zero or negative quantity. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to determine the quantity to be transferred between locations.
  
  Cause:
  
  BAdI Implementation Logic: The BAdI method that is being called may have been implemented incorrectly, leading to a situation where it returns an invalid quantity (zero or negative).
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as incorrect or missing information in the STO, master data, or planning data.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings may not be configured correctly, leading to unrealistic or invalid quantities being calculated.
  Stock Availability: The system may not have enough stock available to fulfill the STO, resulting in a calculated quantity of zero or negative.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BAdI Implementation: Review the implementation of the