How To Fix WB2_ASGT059 - Each transferred quantity must be negative.

WB2_ASGT059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2_ASGT - Shadow items ans assignments

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Each transferred quantity must be negative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2_ASGT059 - Each transferred quantity must be negative. ?

  The SAP error message WB2_ASGT059 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of quantities in a specific transaction, typically related to inventory management or logistics. The message states that "Each transferred quantity must be negative," which suggests that the system expects the quantities being transferred to be negative values, likely because they are being deducted from inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Quantity Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a positive quantity when the system expects a negative quantity. This often occurs during stock transfers, goods issues, or similar transactions where items are being removed from inventory.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how quantities should be handled during transfers. If these settings are not aligned with the business process, it could lead to this error.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being performed may inherently require negative quantities. For example,