How To Fix SE425 - Release quantity becomes negative

SE425 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 425

• Message text: Release quantity becomes negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE425 - Release quantity becomes negative ?

  The SAP error message SE425, which states "Release quantity becomes negative," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when the system detects that a release quantity for a particular material or order is being set to a negative value. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the processing of production orders, purchase orders, or stock transfers.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have entered a release quantity that exceeds the available stock or planned quantity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the production order that lead to incorrect calculations.
  Stock Levels: The stock levels may have been adjusted or reduced due to other transactions, leading to a situation where the release quantity cannot be fulfilled.
  Order Modifications: Changes made to the order or related documents (like reservations) may have resulted in a negative release quantity.
  Batch Management: If batch management is