Warehouse staff do not always have the time to update the system with the last transfer. During a backflush, this can result in a negative inventory from a system point of view. Warehouse staff can pick components during a repetitive backflush from a dedicated location even when the inventory is negative.

Warehouse staff can pick from negative inventory for transaction type PICK-RPS when the inventory status code associated with the location has Overissue set to Yes in Inventory Status Code Maintenance (1.1.1). Warehouse staff can continue to receive work orders and continue with shipping when inventory is negative. You can check the status of the inventory using Inventory Detail Inquiry (4.9.13).