How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB251 - Negative OTB check: processing terminated

WRF_PRC_OTB251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_OTB - Purchasing, Open-To-Buy, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Negative OTB check: processing terminated

What causes this issue?

The OTB check is negative because of an insufficient budget.

System Response

The system terminated processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for the OTB check.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB251 - Negative OTB check: processing terminated ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB251 indicates a negative Open-to-Buy (OTB) check, which means that the system has detected that the available budget for purchasing is negative. This typically occurs in the context of merchandise planning and inventory management, where the system evaluates the financial capacity to purchase additional stock based on the current inventory levels, sales forecasts, and budget constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative OTB Calculation: The OTB is calculated based on various factors, including sales forecasts, current inventory levels, and budget allocations. If the forecasted sales exceed the available budget, the OTB can turn negative.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: Misconfigured planning parameters or incorrect data entries in the system can lead to erroneous OTB calculations.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data (like material master, vendor master, etc.) or transactional data (like sales orders, purchase orders) can also contribute to this issue.
  Budget Constraints: The budget set for purchasing may be insufficient to cover the planned purchases based