How To Fix M8666 - Negative acceptance lower limit is greater than negative small difference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Negative acceptance lower limit is greater than negative small difference

What causes this issue?

You have entered a negative acceptance lower limit &V1& that is greater
than the negative small difference &V2&.

System Response

With this setting, the negative acceptance lower limit has no meaning
and is therefore ignored. Such a setting does not make sense.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8666 - Negative acceptance lower limit is greater than negative small difference ?

  The SAP error message M8666, which states "Negative acceptance lower limit is greater than negative small difference," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or quality management when dealing with inspection lots and acceptance criteria.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the acceptance criteria defined for a quality inspection lot are inconsistent. Specifically, it indicates that the negative acceptance lower limit (the minimum acceptable value for a measurement) is set to a value that is greater than the negative small difference (the smallest allowable deviation from the acceptance limit). This inconsistency leads to a logical error in the acceptance criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review and adjust the acceptance criteria for the inspection lot. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Review the inspection plan associated with the material or process. Ensure that the acceptance limits are correctly defined.
  
  
  Adjust Acceptance Limits:
  
  Navigate to the inspection plan in SAP.
  Check the