How To Fix 00015 - Field value is negative (sign cannot be displayed)

00015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Field value is negative (sign cannot be displayed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00015 - Field value is negative (sign cannot be displayed) ?

  The SAP error message "00015 Field value is negative (sign cannot be displayed)" typically occurs when a field in a transaction or report is expected to display a positive value, but the value being processed is negative. This can happen in various contexts, such as financial transactions, inventory management, or any other area where numeric values are expected to be non-negative.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Values: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to display a negative value in a field that is not designed to show negative signs. This can happen if:
  
  A calculation results in a negative number.
  Data entry errors where a negative value was mistakenly entered.
  Incorrect configuration of the field in the data model or report.
  
  
  
  Field Configuration: Some fields in SAP are configured to only accept or display positive values. If a negative value is encountered, the system cannot display it, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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