How To Fix W/020 - The remaining stock value cannot be less than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The remaining stock value cannot be less than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/020 - The remaining stock value cannot be less than 0 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W/020 The remaining stock value cannot be less than 0
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a transaction (such as a goods issue, transfer posting, or physical inventory adjustment) attempts to reduce the stock value below zero in the system. In other words, the system detects that the value of the remaining stock after the transaction would be negative, which is not allowed.
  This situation typically arises due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing valuation data: The system cannot properly calculate the stock value because the material valuation is inconsistent or incomplete.
  Stock quantity and value mismatch: The quantity of stock is reduced, but the corresponding value is not properly adjusted, leading to a negative stock value.
  Incorrect movement type or posting: Using a movement type that affects stock value incorrectly.
  Price differences or incorrect price control: The material's price control (standard price or moving average price) might cause valuation issues.
  Physical inventory differences: Adjustments during inventory count that reduce stock value below zero.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the valuation data in the material master (MM02) under the Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 views.
  Ensure the price control indicator (Standard Price 'S' or Moving Average Price 'V') is correctly set.
  Confirm that the valuation class and price are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Review Stock and Value:
  
  Use transaction MB52 or MMBE to check current stock quantities.
  Use MB5B or MB5L to check stock values.
  Ensure that the stock quantity and value are consistent.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Transaction:
  
  Check the movement type used in the transaction.
  Verify if the transaction is appropriate for the material and valuation type.
  For physical inventory postings, ensure that the counted quantity and value adjustments are correct.
  
  
  
  Adjust Price or Stock:
  
  If the stock value is negative due to price differences, consider running MR21 (Price Change) to adjust the standard price.
  For moving average price materials, check if the price differences are causing the issue.
  If necessary, perform a stock adjustment or reversal to correct the stock quantity and value.
  
  
  
  Consult Inventory and Valuation Reports:
  
  Run reports like MB5T (Stock in transit), MB5B (Stocks for posting date), or MB51 (Material document list) to trace transactions affecting stock value.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing or User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom logic or user exits might affect stock valuation. Review any custom code related to inventory postings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W/020 is a warning message, so the system allows the transaction but warns about the potential issue.
  Transaction Codes: MB1A (Goods Issue), MB1B (Transfer Posting), MI04/MI07 (Physical Inventory), MIGO (Goods Movement).
  Material Price Control:  
  
  'S' = Standard Price: Stock value is based on a fixed price.  
  'V' = Moving Average Price: Stock value changes with each goods movement.
  
  
  Stock Valuation: SAP uses the valuation class and price control to calculate stock value. Negative stock values are not allowed as they do not make sense in accounting terms.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to stock valuation and movement types if the problem persists.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.