How To Fix 29115 - Quantity must be negative for item category &

29115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Quantity must be negative for item category &

What causes this issue?

You want to enter or change an item in the current BOM with item
category &V1&. You have entered a positive quantity.
However, entry of positive quantities is not supported in the item
category you chose.
The item category determines whether you can enter only positive
quantities, only negative quantities, or both.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
Enter a negative quantity or choose another item category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29115 - Quantity must be negative for item category & ?

  The SAP error message 29115, which states "Quantity must be negative for item category &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or sales and distribution processes. This error indicates that the system expects a negative quantity for a specific item category, which is often associated with returns, adjustments, or other scenarios where stock is being removed from inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category in question is configured to require negative quantities. This is common for return items or adjustments where stock is being deducted.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed (e.g., a return delivery, credit memo, or stock adjustment) is expected to have a negative quantity to reflect the removal of stock.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a positive quantity when a negative quantity is required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category: Verify the item category associated with the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly set up to handle negative