How To Fix 5R284 - Confinement number cannot be less than 1 for GML.

5R284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Confinement number cannot be less than 1 for GML.

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5R284 - Details

• The SAP error message 5R284 indicates that there is an issue with the confinement number in the context of GML (Generalized Material Ledger). This error typically arises when the confinement number is set to a value less than 1, which is not acceptable in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The confinement number is incorrectly set to a value of 0 or a negative number.
  There may be a configuration issue or a data entry error in the transaction or master data related to GML.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the confinement number you are entering is greater than or equal to 1. Review the transaction or master data entry where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are using a custom program or transaction, check the configuration settings related to GML and confinement numbers. Ensure that the system is set up to accept valid