How To Fix BOS01169 - Total takeoff quantity for & is getting < 0.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Total takeoff quantity for & is getting < 0.

What causes this issue?

Quantity Entered in Credit entry sheet is more than the total number of
services in Service entry sheet.
It is not allowed to create Credit Entry sheet for more than Actual
quantity (ACT_MENGE )

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?

Enter the quantity equal to or less than Service entry sheet quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01169 - Total takeoff quantity for & is getting < 0. ?

  The SAP error message BOS01169 indicates that the total takeoff quantity for a specific item is less than zero. This typically occurs in the context of project management or construction-related modules, such as SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Controlling (CO), where quantities are tracked for materials or activities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Quantity Calculation: The error usually arises when the system attempts to calculate the total quantity of materials or activities, and the resulting value is negative. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry or adjustments in the system.
  Incorrectly configured or missing master data (e.g., material master, activity types).
  Errors in the allocation of costs or quantities in related documents (e.g., purchase orders, production orders).
  Reversals or cancellations of transactions that lead to a negative balance.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to incorrect calculations, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect assignment of resources to activities.
  Incorrectly defined work breakdown structures (WBS) or network activities.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Data Entries: Check the relevant documents and entries for the item in question. Ensure that all quantities are entered correctly and that there are no negative adjustments that could lead to a negative total.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the materials or activities is correctly configured. This includes checking:
  
  Material master records.
  Activity types and their associated costs.
  Work breakdown structure (WBS) elements.
  
  
  
  Analyze Related Transactions: Look into related transactions that might affect the total quantity, such as:
  
  Purchase orders or production orders that may have been incorrectly processed.
  Any reversals or cancellations that might have impacted the quantity.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the project or order to identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its context.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide deeper insights into the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you analyze and correct the issue, such as:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJI3: Project Actual Line Items
  KOB1: Orders: Actual Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential 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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BOS01169 error and implement a solution to resolve it.