How To Fix AJ891 - Consumption information for negative consumption difference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Consumption information for negative consumption difference

What causes this issue?

As described in the previous message AH-653, the total consumption from
the secondary meter is larger than the consumption from the primary
meter for a specific period.
Consumption from primary meter: &v1&
Consumption from secondary meter: &v2&

How to fix this error?

When prorations in the billing period cause consumption from secondary
meters to be distributed differently to the consumption from the primary
meter, it can be useful if you enter an interim meter reading for the
primary meter on the proration date. This message helps you find the
appropriate interim meter reading.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ891 - Consumption information for negative consumption difference ?

  The SAP error message AJ891, which states "Consumption information for negative consumption difference," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning. This error is related to the handling of consumption differences in the system, particularly when there is a discrepancy between the expected and actual consumption of materials.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Consumption Difference: The error arises when the system detects a negative consumption difference, which means that the actual consumption of materials is less than what was expected or recorded. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect inventory postings.
  Manual adjustments that lead to discrepancies.
  Errors in production orders or material requirements planning (MRP).
  Issues with the configuration of the consumption-based planning.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to material movements, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system related to consumption management may not be correctly configured, leading to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Consumption Data: Check the consumption data for the relevant materials. Ensure that all postings are accurate and that there are no discrepancies in the inventory records.
  
  
  Adjust Inventory Postings: If there are incorrect postings, you may need to reverse or adjust them to correct the consumption difference. This can involve using transaction codes like MBST (Cancel Material Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement).
  
  
  Check Production Orders: Review the production orders associated with the materials in question. Ensure that the actual consumption recorded matches the expected consumption.
  
  
  Analyze MRP Settings: If the issue is related to MRP, review the settings and parameters for consumption-based planning. Ensure that they are configured correctly to avoid negative consumption differences.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through standard troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB51: Material Document List
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  COGI: Postprocessing of Order-Related Errors
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error AJ891 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AJ891 error and implement a solution to resolve it.