M8347 - Material debit/credit not allowed due to negative stock value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 347

• Message text: Material debit/credit not allowed due to negative stock value

What causes this issue?

You want to debit or credit a material managed on a value basis.
You cannot debit or credit the material in the current period, as the
value of the stock in the current period is negative.
You cannot debit or credit the material in a period which is not the
current period because:
Either the value-based stock in the period selected is negative
Or the value-based stock in the current period is negative
Or the value-based stock in the selected period and in the current
period is negative

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8347 - Material debit/credit not allowed due to negative stock value ?

  The SAP error message M8347 ("Material debit/credit not allowed due to negative stock value") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a material document (such as a goods movement or inventory adjustment) that would result in a negative stock value for a material. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to perform a goods issue or a stock transfer for a material that has insufficient stock.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Stock Configuration: The material is configured in such a way that it does not allow negative stock levels. This is common for materials that are managed with a standard stock valuation method.
  Insufficient Stock: There may not be enough stock available to cover the transaction being attempted, leading to a negative stock situation.
  Incorrect Stock Levels: Previous transactions may have incorrectly adjusted stock levels, leading to discrepancies.
  Inventory Management Settings: The settings in the material master or inventory management may restrict certain types of transactions that would lead to negative stock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand). Ensure that there is sufficient stock to cover the transaction.
  Adjust Stock: If there are discrepancies in stock levels, consider performing a stock adjustment using transaction MI10 (Adjust Inventory) or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to correct the stock levels.
  Review Material Master Settings: Check the material master settings for the affected material. Ensure that the "Negative Stock" indicator is set appropriately if your business process allows for negative stock.
  Transaction Type Review: Ensure that the type of transaction being performed is appropriate for the material and its stock status. For example, if the material is managed under a specific valuation method, ensure that the transaction aligns with that method.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB1C, MI10, and MB52 for stock management and adjustments.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for settings related to stock management, valuation, and negative stock handling.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of inventory management processes and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.