How To Fix SE431 - Quantity recorded becomes negative

SE431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Quantity recorded becomes negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE431 - Quantity recorded becomes negative ?

  The SAP error message SE431, which states "Quantity recorded becomes negative," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production processes. This error indicates that an operation is attempting to reduce the quantity of an item below zero, which is not allowed in standard inventory management practices.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Stock Configuration: The system is configured to prevent negative stock levels, and an attempt is being made to post a transaction that would result in a negative quantity.
  Incorrect Inventory Transactions: There may be an error in the way inventory transactions are being recorded, such as incorrect goods movements or production orders.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect quantities being recorded, resulting in negative stock.
  Timing Issues: If multiple transactions are processed simultaneously, it may lead to inconsistencies in stock levels.
  Stock Adjustments: Adjustments or corrections made to stock levels that do not align with actual physical counts can also trigger this