How To Fix /SCWM/L3684 - HU &1 has a negative available quantity

/SCWM/L3684 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 684

• Message text: HU &1 has a negative available quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3684 - HU &1 has a negative available quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3684 HU &1 has a negative available quantity typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the Handling Unit (HU) specified has a negative available quantity, which is not permissible in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Inventory Discrepancies: The available quantity of the Handling Unit may have been incorrectly updated due to inventory discrepancies, such as incorrect goods movements or manual adjustments.
  Incorrect Stock Management: If stock is not managed properly, it can lead to situations where the system believes there is a negative quantity available.
  System Errors: Bugs or issues in the system configuration or during data processing can also lead to this error.
  Unprocessed Transactions: There may be unprocessed transactions that have not been reflected in the available quantity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inventory Levels: Verify the inventory levels for the Handling Unit in question. Use transaction codes