How To Fix MW636 - The key figure value for material group & in plant & is less than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 636

• Message text: The key figure value for material group & in plant & is less than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW636 - The key figure value for material group & in plant & is less than 0 ?

  The SAP error message MW636 indicates that there is an issue with the key figure value for a specific material group in a particular plant. The message states that the value is less than zero, which is not acceptable in the context of the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., planning, reporting, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Negative Values: The most direct cause of this error is that the key figure value for the specified material group in the specified plant has been set to a negative number. This could happen due to incorrect data entry, data import errors, or issues in the calculation logic.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect master data or transactional data that leads to negative values.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the key figures or the planning area may not allow for negative values, leading to this error when such values are encountered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Values: Review the key figure values for the specified material group and plant. Ensure that they are not negative. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning or reporting transaction in SAP.
  Correct Data Entry: If you find that the values are negative due to incorrect data entry, correct them to ensure they are zero or positive.
  Review Data Imports: If the data was imported from an external source, check the import process for errors that may have led to negative values being introduced.
  Analyze Calculation Logic: If the key figure values are derived from calculations, review the logic to ensure that it does not produce negative results under normal circumstances.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the planning area or key figures to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not allow for negative values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling key figure values and error messages.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MC.9 (for displaying material group data) or MC.1 (for displaying key figures) to analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the data related to the material group and plant in question.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW636 error and implement a solution to resolve it.