How To Fix BOM041 - Only positive values are valid for &1 = &2

BOM041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Only positive values are valid for &1 = &2

What causes this issue?

Only positive values are allowed in the &V1& field. However, you tried
to assign the value &V2& to it.

System Response

The system cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

Transfer a positive value to the &V1& field.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM041 - Only positive values are valid for &1 = &2 ?

  The SAP error message BOM041 ("Only positive values are valid for &1 = &2") typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) management. This error indicates that a negative or zero value has been entered in a field that only accepts positive values. The &1 and &2 placeholders in the message will be replaced with the specific field name and the invalid value, respectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative or Zero Values: The most common cause of this error is that a user has entered a negative number or zero in a field that requires a positive value. This could happen in various fields, such as quantity, component quantity, or other numerical fields in the BOM.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as typos or incorrect calculations, can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the BOM or the material master data may not allow for certain values,