How To Fix WAUF_ADD012 - Planned qty resulted in neg. val. for plant & and was therefore set to 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAUF_ADD - Allocation Table Add-On Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Planned qty resulted in neg. val. for plant & and was therefore set to 0

What causes this issue?

A negative value resulted from the planned quantity calculation
(function: &V2&). As negative values cannot be processed, the value is
set to zero.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAUF_ADD012 - Planned qty resulted in neg. val. for plant & and was therefore set to 0 ?

  The SAP error message WAUF_ADD012 indicates that the planned quantity for a specific plant has resulted in a negative value, which is not acceptable in the context of planning and production processes. This typically occurs in the context of production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), or similar processes where quantities are calculated based on demand and supply.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Demand or Supply: The planned quantity may have been calculated based on negative demand or supply values, which can occur due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with material master data, such as incorrect stock levels, lead times, or planning parameters, can lead to negative quantities.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect settings in the planning parameters, such as safety stock levels, reorder points, or forecast data, can also contribute to this issue.
  Overlapping Orders: If there are overlapping production orders or purchase orders that exceed available stock, it can lead to negative planned quantities.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in demand or supply that are not reflected in the planning run, can also cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Planning Data: Check the planning data for the affected plant and material. Ensure that demand and supply values are correctly entered and that there are no negative values.
  Check Master Data: Verify the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that stock levels, lead times, and other relevant parameters are correctly set.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Review and adjust the planning parameters in the MRP settings. Ensure that safety stock levels and reorder points are appropriate for the material and plant.
  Analyze Demand and Supply: Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the demand and supply situation for the material. Identify any discrepancies that may be causing the negative planned quantity.
  Re-run MRP: After making necessary adjustments, re-run the MRP process to recalculate the planned quantities. This can often resolve the issue if the underlying data has been corrected.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD01 (MRP Run), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), and MD02 (Single-item, Multi-level MRP).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.