How To Fix VSMI086 - Negative quantity not allowed in field &1

VSMI086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Negative quantity not allowed in field &1

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VSMI086 - Details

• The SAP error message VSMI086 "Negative quantity not allowed in field &1" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when a negative quantity is being processed in a field that does not permit it. This can happen in various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory adjustments, or when dealing with stock levels.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Movement: The system is trying to process a transaction that would result in a negative quantity for a material or stock item, which is not allowed in certain configurations.
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative quantity in a field that only accepts positive values.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow negative stock levels for specific materials or in certain plants/storage locations.
  Business Rules: Company policies may dictate that negative quantities are not permissible for certain types of transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the transaction data to ensure that no negative