How To Fix /SCWM/L3697 - Available quantity in the source bin will be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Available quantity in the source bin will be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3697 - Available quantity in the source bin will be negative ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3697 Available quantity in the source bin will be negative typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that an operation (such as a transfer order or stock removal) is attempting to remove more stock from a bin than is currently available, which would result in a negative quantity.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity being requested for removal exceeds the available stock in the source bin.
  Incorrect Stock Management: There may be discrepancies in stock levels due to incorrect stock postings, unconfirmed transfer orders, or other inventory management issues.
  Timing Issues: If stock movements are being processed simultaneously, one process may not have updated the stock levels before another process attempts to access the same stock.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse management system that affect how stock levels are calculated or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the actual stock levels in the source bin. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCWM/IS (Inventory Management) or /SCWM/MON (Monitor) to check the current stock situation.
  Adjust Transfer Orders: If a transfer order is attempting to remove more stock than is available, adjust the quantity in the transfer order to match the available stock.
  Post Stock Corrections: If there are discrepancies, you may need to perform stock corrections or adjustments to ensure that the stock levels are accurate.
  Review Open Transactions: Check for any open or unconfirmed transactions that may be affecting stock levels. Confirm or complete these transactions as necessary.
  Consult Logs: Review system logs or error messages for additional context that may help identify the root cause of the issue.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in EWM to ensure that they are set up correctly for your warehouse processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/IS for inventory status and /SCWM/MON for monitoring warehouse activities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on warehouse management processes and error handling.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.