How To Fix BP187 - Please enter a value > 0

BP187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Please enter a value > 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP187 - Please enter a value > 0 ?

  The SAP error message BP187 ("Please enter a value > 0") typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) data management, particularly when a numeric field that requires a positive value is left empty or filled with a non-positive number (zero or negative).
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Field: The user may have left a required numeric field empty.
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a value of zero or a negative number in a field that requires a positive value.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce certain validation rules for the Business Partner data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the fields in the Business Partner data entry screen and ensure that all required numeric fields are filled with a value greater than zero.
  Correct Values: If you have entered a zero or negative value, change it to a positive number.
  Validation Rules: If you are unsure which field is causing the error,