How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO876 - &1: The cumulative issued quantity is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO -

• Message number: 876

• Message text: &1: The cumulative issued quantity is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO876 - &1: The cumulative issued quantity is negative ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO876 indicates that there is an issue with the cumulative issued quantity in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) environment. The error message states that the cumulative issued quantity is negative, which typically means that the system has detected an inconsistency in the data related to the issued quantities for a particular product or location.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The cumulative issued quantity may have been incorrectly calculated due to data inconsistencies, such as incorrect postings or updates in the system.
  Negative Stock: If there are negative stock levels in the system, it can lead to negative cumulative issued quantities.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: Misconfigured planning parameters or settings in the APO system can also lead to this error.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to the issued quantities that do not align with the actual stock levels can cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels for the relevant product and location. Ensure that there are no negative stock levels that could be causing the issue.
  Review Issued Quantities: Examine the issued quantities for the product in question. Look for any discrepancies or incorrect postings that may have led to a negative cumulative quantity.
  Recalculate Cumulative Quantities: If necessary, recalculate the cumulative issued quantities to ensure they are accurate. This may involve running specific reports or transactions in the APO system.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Review and adjust any planning parameters that may be affecting the calculation of issued quantities.
  Consult Logs and Reports: Check the relevant logs and reports in the APO system for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check in the APO system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that can help you analyze and resolve the issue, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking stock levels or /SAPAPO/MC73 for analyzing the planning results.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or similar issues. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO and SCM to understand the underlying processes and how cumulative quantities are calculated.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP experts for further assistance.