How To Fix FINS_ML_MIG038 - Sum of quantities is 0, but sum of values is not 0 for following & entr:

FINS_ML_MIG038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_MIG - Messages for S/4HANA Material Ledger Migration

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Sum of quantities is 0, but sum of values is not 0 for following & entr:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG038 - Sum of quantities is 0, but sum of values is not 0 for following & entr: ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG038 indicates a discrepancy during the migration of data related to Material Ledger (ML) in SAP. Specifically, it states that the sum of quantities is zero, while the sum of values is not zero for a particular entry. This situation typically arises during the migration process when the system is trying to reconcile quantities and values for materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is a mismatch between the quantity and value data in the source system. This can happen if there are entries with values but no corresponding quantities, or if quantities have been incorrectly recorded as zero.
  
  
  Incorrect Migration Data: If the data being migrated does not accurately reflect the actual transactions (e.g., missing or incorrect entries), it can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Material Ledger that are not aligned with the data being migrated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Validation: