How To Fix SE432 - Service &: quantity recorded becomes negative

SE432 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Service &: quantity recorded becomes negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE432 - Service &: quantity recorded becomes negative ?

  The SAP error message SE432, which states "Service &: quantity recorded becomes negative," typically occurs in the context of service entry sheets or service confirmations in SAP. This error indicates that the quantity being recorded for a service is resulting in a negative value, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity Entry: The most common cause is that the quantity being entered for a service is less than the quantity already recorded, leading to a negative balance.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the service or the related materials, such as incorrect settings in the service master or service order.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this situation, where the user inadvertently enters a quantity that is not aligned with the existing records.
  Service Order Status: The status of the service order may not allow for further entries, or it may have been