How To Fix CKMLDUVN206 - Negative qty withdrawn for material of phys. inventory doc. &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLDUVN - Inventory differences distribution messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Negative qty withdrawn for material of phys. inventory doc. &1/&2

What causes this issue?

The quantity of goods issues for the materials in inventory document
&v1&, item &v2& is smaller than the reversal goods issues in the
distribution period. It is, therefore, not possible to distribute this
material to the orders.

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?

Check the distribution indicator, and change it as appropriate.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLDUVN206 - Negative qty withdrawn for material of phys. inventory doc. &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLDUVN206 "Negative qty withdrawn for material of phys. inventory doc. &1/&2" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material valuation. This error indicates that there is an attempt to withdraw a negative quantity of a material that is associated with a physical inventory document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity Withdrawal: The error arises when there is an attempt to post a withdrawal of a material quantity that is negative. This can happen if the system is trying to adjust inventory levels incorrectly.
  Physical Inventory Document Issues: The material in question is linked to a physical inventory document, and the system does not allow negative quantities to be withdrawn from such documents.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the inventory management settings that do not allow for proper handling of physical inventory adjustments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inventory Levels: Verify the current inventory levels for the material in question. Ensure that there is sufficient stock available to cover the withdrawal.
  Review Physical Inventory Document: Check the physical inventory document referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly posted and that the quantities are accurate.
  Adjust Inventory Posting: If a negative quantity was mistakenly entered, correct the posting to reflect the actual quantity that should be withdrawn.
  Use Correct Transaction Codes: Ensure that you are using the appropriate transaction codes for inventory adjustments. For example, use MI01 for creating a physical inventory document, MI02 for changing it, and MI04 for posting the differences.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to inventory management and physical inventory processes.
  Check for Open Transactions: Ensure there are no open transactions that might be causing inconsistencies in inventory levels.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MI01/MI02/MI04: Physical Inventory Document Management
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on inventory management and physical inventory processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.