SAP Message C2281 - Negative quantity not allowed for externally-procured component &1

Diagnosis
The externally procured component &V1& has a negative requirementquantity. A negative requirement quantity is not allowed forexternally procured components.

System Response
The system does not generate a purchase requisition and the validityfor MRP of the component is not reset to not apportioned.

Procedure
To receive a purchase requisition for this component, you must changethe requirement quantity in the purchasing detail screen of thecomponent to a positive value. Then activate the reservation/purchaserequisition manually.

580338PReq generated for component w/negative requiremnts quantity