How To Fix W_CB359 - Negative quantities are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Negative quantities are not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB359 - Negative quantities are not supported ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W_CB359: Negative quantities are not supported:
  
  Error Message:
  W_CB359 - Negative quantities are not supported
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP when a transaction or process attempts to post or handle a negative quantity in a context where negative quantities are not allowed or supported by the system configuration or business logic.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Goods movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue) where the system expects only positive quantities.
  Inventory postings where negative stock quantities are not permitted.
  Batch or serial number management where negative quantities are invalid.
  Sales or purchase order processing where negative quantities are not allowed.
  Custom developments or user exits that do not handle negative quantities properly.
  
  The root cause is that the system or the specific business process is designed to only accept positive quantities, and a negative quantity input violates this rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Quantity Input:
  
  Verify the quantity entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is positive if the process does not support negative quantities.
  If a negative quantity is intended (e.g., returns, cancellations), use the appropriate transaction or process designed for that purpose.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Confirm whether the business process allows negative quantities.
  For returns or reversals, use the correct movement types or document types that support negative quantities.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the relevant movement types or document types in IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Some movement types may not allow negative quantities; adjust if business requirements allow.
  
  
  
  Custom Code / Enhancements:
  
  If the error arises from custom developments (user exits, BADIs, enhancements), review the code to handle negative quantities properly or restrict input accordingly.
  
  
  
  Stock/Inventory Check:
  
  Ensure that the stock levels and batch/serial number management settings do not prevent negative postings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W_CB359 for any patches or known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed transaction data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W_CB (related to Inventory Management or Batch Management)
  Typical Transactions: MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, VL01N, VL02N, or custom transactions involving quantity postings.
  Movement Types: Some movement types inherently do not support negative quantities.
  Batch/Serial Number Management: Negative quantities may be restricted to maintain data integrity.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to SAP documentation on Inventory Management and Movement Types.
  SAP Community: Check forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  W_CB359 - Negative quantities are not supported
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to post or process negative quantity where not allowed
  
  
  Solution
  Use positive quantities, correct movement types, adjust configuration, or fix custom code
  
  
  Related Info
  Inventory Management, Movement Types, Batch/Serial Number Management, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
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