How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_CALC089 - Total solids value is negative for primary output &1

/PLMI/RCA_CALC089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_CALC -

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Total solids value is negative for primary output &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC089 - Total solids value is negative for primary output &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC089 Total solids value is negative for primary output &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Process Industry (SAP PI) or SAP Production Planning (SAP PP) modules, particularly when dealing with calculations related to production processes, such as in the case of recipes or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the total solids value calculated for a primary output (denoted by &1, which is a placeholder for the specific output material) is negative. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Input Data: The input data for the calculation may be incorrect or incomplete. This could include incorrect quantities, wrong material specifications, or missing data in the recipe or production order.
  
  
  Formula Errors: The formulas used to calculate total solids may have errors or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Negative Values in Components: If any of the components or raw materials used in the