How To Fix WRMA123 - Allow negative stock for plant &1, storage location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA - RMA Development

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Allow negative stock for plant &1, storage location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA123 - Allow negative stock for plant &1, storage location &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRMA123: Allow negative stock for plant &1, storage location &2:
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message WRMA123 typically appears when a transaction or process attempts to post a goods movement or inventory change that would result in a negative stock in a particular plant and storage location. 
  In SAP, by default, negative stock is not allowed unless explicitly configured. This message is an informational or warning message indicating that the system is checking whether negative stock is permitted for the specified plant (&1) and storage location (&2).
  Key points:
  
  The system is verifying if negative stock posting is allowed.
  Negative stock occurs when the quantity of goods issued exceeds the quantity available in stock.
  This can happen during goods issue, transfer posting, or production order confirmations.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve or handle this message, you need to check and configure the settings that control whether negative stock is allowed for the plant and storage location:
  Step 1: Check if Negative Stock is Allowed
  
  Transaction Code: OMJJ (Define Movement Types)
  Select the relevant movement type used in the transaction.
  Check the indicator "Allow Negative Stock" for the movement type.
  
  Step 2: Configure Negative Stock Settings for Plant and Storage Location
  
  Transaction Code: OMI8 (Define Storage Location Parameters)
  Select the plant and storage location.
  Check the setting "Allow Negative Stock" or similar parameter.
  If negative stock is allowed, the system permits posting even if stock goes below zero.
  
  Step 3: Adjust Inventory or Process
  
  If negative stock is not allowed and the transaction tries to post negative stock, you need to:
  
  Verify physical stock and correct inventory records.
  Post goods receipts to increase stock before goods issues.
  Investigate any discrepancies causing stock to go negative.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Movement Types: Some movement types inherently allow negative stock (e.g., scrapping), while others do not.
  Inventory Management Settings: Negative stock control is a key part of inventory management and affects stock accuracy.
  Impact on Reporting: Allowing negative stock can lead to inaccurate stock reports and should be used cautiously.
  Customizing Path:
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Movement Types ? Define Movement Types
  
  and
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Storage Locations ? Define Storage Location Parameters
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRMA123: Allow negative stock for plant &1, storage location &2
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to post goods movement causing negative stock where it is not allowed
  
  
  Solution
  Configure movement type and storage location to allow negative stock if appropriate, or correct stock levels
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  OMJJ, OMI8, SPRO
  
  
  Notes
  Allowing negative stock can impact stock accuracy and should be controlled carefully
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can also help you with the exact steps or screenshots for configuration. Just let me know!