How To Fix BOS01182 - Total takeoff quantity for & is getting < 0. Processing not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Total takeoff quantity for & is getting < 0. Processing not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01182 - Total takeoff quantity for & is getting < 0. Processing not possible. ?

  The SAP error message BOS01182 indicates that the total takeoff quantity for a specific item is less than zero, which prevents further processing. This error typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) or construction-related modules where quantities are tracked for materials or services.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Quantity Calculation: The error arises when the system attempts to calculate the total takeoff quantity for a project or order, and the result is negative. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry or configuration.
  A mismatch between the planned and actual quantities.
  Adjustments or cancellations of previous entries that lead to an overall negative quantity.
  Issues with the underlying logic in the calculation of quantities, such as incorrect formulas or parameters.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect records in the database that affect the calculation of quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Quantity Entries: Check the entries related to the item in question. Ensure that all planned and actual quantities are correctly entered and that there are no negative adjustments that could lead to a negative total.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the project system or relevant module. Ensure that the settings for quantity calculations are correctly defined.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the database. This may involve checking for missing records or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Adjust Quantities: If you find that the quantities are indeed incorrect, make the necessary adjustments to ensure that the total takeoff quantity is non-negative.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to view or adjust quantities, such as:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJI3: Project Actual Line Items
  CJR2: Change Project
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in quantity calculations, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the process.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.