How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL127 - Item &1, count item &2: Count quantity entered is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Item &1, count item &2: Count quantity entered is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL127 - Item &1, count item &2: Count quantity entered is negative ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL127 indicates that there is an issue with the count quantity entered for an inventory item in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, the error states that the count quantity for the specified item is negative, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that during a physical inventory count, a user has entered a negative value for the count quantity of an item. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative number instead of a positive count.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue that allows negative values to be entered, which should be restricted.
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported from another system, there may be a problem with how the data is formatted or validated before it reaches SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Count Entry: Review the count entry for the specified item and ensure that the count quantity is a positive number. Correct any negative values.
  
  
  Validation Rules: Ensure that the system has proper validation rules in place to prevent negative quantities from being entered in the future. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the EWM system.
  
  
  User Training: If data entry errors are common, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly enter inventory counts.
  
  
  Review Integration Processes: If the data is being imported from another system, review the integration process to ensure that it correctly handles quantity values and does not allow negative entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to physical inventory processes in EWM for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PI for physical inventory.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.