How To Fix MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS118 - Negative quantity of BOM item &1 is not allowed for variant configuration

MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS - Manage Production Routing Version

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Negative quantity of BOM item &1 is not allowed for variant configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS118 - Negative quantity of BOM item &1 is not allowed for variant configuration ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS118 indicates that there is a negative quantity for a Bill of Materials (BOM) item in the context of variant configuration. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a production order, sales order, or similar transaction that involves variant configuration, and the system detects that a BOM item has been assigned a negative quantity, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity in BOM: The most common cause of this error is that the configuration of the variant has resulted in a negative quantity for one or more components in the BOM.
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: The variant configuration settings may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations of quantities.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the configuration process can lead to negative quantities being assigned.
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the BOM or the variant configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM