How To Fix /SCWM/MFG_UI019 - Entered remaining quantity cannot be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFG_UI -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Entered remaining quantity cannot be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFG_UI019 - Entered remaining quantity cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFG_UI019 Entered remaining quantity cannot be negative typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or manufacturing processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that an operation is attempting to process a quantity that results in a negative value, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Quantity Entry: The user may have entered a quantity that exceeds the available stock or the quantity that is supposed to be processed.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse or manufacturing processes that do not allow for negative quantities.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect stock levels or unprocessed transactions that lead to a negative quantity being calculated.
  User Error: The user might be trying to adjust quantities incorrectly, such as during a picking or production process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Quantity Entries: Check the quantities being entered in the transaction.