How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES143 - The number of copies must not be negative.

APOC_OR_MESSAGES143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 143

• Message text: The number of copies must not be negative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES143 - The number of copies must not be negative. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES143 with the description "The number of copies must not be negative" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or related modules when there is an attempt to process a document or transaction that involves a negative quantity for copies or items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity Input: The most common cause of this error is that a user or a process is trying to input a negative number for the quantity of copies, which is not allowed.
  Data Entry Error: This could be due to a manual data entry error where the user mistakenly inputs a negative value.
  System Configuration: There might be a configuration issue in the system that allows for negative values in certain fields where it should not.
  Integration Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be an issue with how the data is being formatted or interpreted.
  
  
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