How To Fix AAPO182 - The positive/negative sign for amount &1 in field '&2' is not allowed

AAPO182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 182

• Message text: The positive/negative sign for amount &1 in field '&2' is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO182 - The positive/negative sign for amount &1 in field '&2' is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message AAPO182 indicates that there is an issue with the sign of an amount in a specific field during a transaction or data entry process. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions where certain fields are expected to have either positive or negative values, but the input does not conform to these expectations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sign: The amount entered in the specified field has an incorrect sign (e.g., a negative amount is entered where only positive amounts are allowed, or vice versa).
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only certain types of values (e.g., only positive values for certain asset transactions).
  Data Entry Error: A simple data entry mistake where the user inadvertently entered the wrong sign for the amount.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amount: Review the amount entered in the specified field and ensure that it has the correct sign. If the field is