How To Fix KV159 - Reporting point/operation &: WIP cannot be negative

KV159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Reporting point/operation &: WIP cannot be negative

What causes this issue?

The quantity delivered exceeds the quantity confirmed at the reporting
points in this period.
The <DS:GLOS.work_in_process>work in process</> which the system
created for the confirmed quantity was canceled on the basis of the
quantity of goods delivered. Because the quantity of goods delivered
exceeds the confirmed quantity, the system canceled more work in
process than it originally created.

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 reporting point quantity for transaction &v1& and confirm
again if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV159 - Reporting point/operation &: WIP cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message KV159 ("Reporting point/operation &: WIP cannot be negative") typically occurs in the context of production order processing, particularly when dealing with Work in Progress (WIP) calculations. This error indicates that the system has detected a situation where the WIP amount for a particular operation or reporting point is being calculated as negative, which is not permissible.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the production order, such as negative quantities or incorrect reporting of completed operations.
  Order Status: The production order might be in a status that does not allow for further processing, such as being closed or technically completed.
  WIP Calculation Issues: The WIP calculation logic may be flawed due to incorrect settings or configurations in the system.
  Material Movements: There may have been material movements (goods issues or receipts) that were not properly accounted for, leading to discrepancies in the WIP calculation.
  Incorrectly Defined