How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF124 - Item &1 in document &2 is locked as a result of negative OTB check

WRF_PRC_POHF124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Item &1 in document &2 is locked as a result of negative OTB check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF124 - Item &1 in document &2 is locked as a result of negative OTB check ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF124 indicates that an item in a purchase order (PO) is locked due to a negative Open-to-Buy (OTB) check. This typically occurs in the context of retail or inventory management, where the system checks whether there is sufficient budget or inventory availability before allowing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative OTB Check: The primary cause of this error is that the Open-to-Buy (OTB) for the item in question has been exceeded. OTB is a financial planning tool used to manage inventory levels and ensure that purchases align with budgetary constraints.
  Locked Item: The item in the purchase order is locked because the system prevents further processing to avoid overspending or overcommitting inventory resources.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review OTB Levels: Check the OTB levels for the relevant item. You may need to adjust the OTB budget or re-evaluate the purchasing strategy to ensure that the item can be procured without exceeding the budget.
  Adjust Purchase Order: If