How To Fix CKMLMV115 - Consumption quantity of component &1 has wrong sign

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLMV - Message class for quantity structure tool

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Consumption quantity of component &1 has wrong sign

What causes this issue?

Process &V3& flows into procurement alternative &V2& for the material
to be costed. Material &V1& was used in plant &V4& in this process. The
consumption quantity, however, has the wrong sign and is therefore
regarded as a receipt instead of consumption.
One possible cause is that there was an error in a reversal.

System Response

The system can not build a target BOM for process &V3&, due to the
error with the sign.

How to fix this error?

Check the material documents for material &V1& in the period to be
settled and perform a correction posting, if necessary.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV115 - Consumption quantity of component &1 has wrong sign ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV115 indicates that there is an issue with the consumption quantity of a component in a material ledger transaction. Specifically, it suggests that the consumption quantity for the component (identified by &1) has an incorrect sign, meaning that it is either negative when it should be positive or vice versa.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a consumption quantity with the wrong sign during a transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the valuation class that could lead to incorrect sign usage.
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems (like production planning or inventory management), discrepancies in data transfer could lead to incorrect signs.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might inadvertently cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction where the error occurred. Verify the consumption quantity entered for the component and correct it if necessary.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data for the component is correctly configured, especially the valuation class and other related settings.
  Analyze Related Documents: Check related documents (like production orders, purchase orders, etc.) to ensure that the quantities are consistent and correctly signed.
  Consult with Technical Team: If the issue persists, consult with your technical team to check for any custom code or enhancements that might be affecting the sign of the consumption quantity.
  Test in a Development Environment: If changes are made, test the scenario in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to look at transaction codes like CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing) or CKM3N (Material Ledger Document) to analyze the material ledger documents and consumption postings.
  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.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Material Ledger and consumption postings to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CKMLMV115 error and implement a solution to resolve it.