| Cover Page | Aug. 08, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 08, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOLVENTUM CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-41968 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 92-2008841 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 2510 Conway Avenue East |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3M Center, Building 275-6W |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Maplewood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55144 |
| City Area Code | 651 |
| Local Phone Number | 733-1110 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share |
| Trading Symbol | SOLV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001964738 |
