How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF127 - PO document could not be generated due to negative OTB check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 127

• Message text: PO document could not be generated due to negative OTB check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF127 - PO document could not be generated due to negative OTB check ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF127 indicates that a Purchase Order (PO) document could not be generated due to a negative Open-to-Buy (OTB) check. This typically occurs in the context of retail or inventory management where OTB is used to manage and control purchasing budgets.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system checks the available budget for purchasing and finds that the OTB is negative. This means that the planned purchases exceed the budgeted amount, which can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Over-commitment: The total value of planned purchases exceeds the available budget.
  Incorrect Budgeting: The budget may not have been updated or allocated correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entered for the purchase order or related documents.
  
  Configuration Issues: The OTB settings in the system may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check OTB Status: Review the current OTB status to understand the