How To Fix CMS_COMMON203 - Value in & field cannot be negative

CMS_COMMON203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Value in & field cannot be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON203 - Value in & field cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COMMON203: Value in & field cannot be negative typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost management or financial transactions. This error indicates that a value that is expected to be non-negative (zero or positive) has been entered as a negative number in a specific field.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative value in a field that only accepts non-negative values.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be incorrectly configured, allowing for negative values in fields that should not accept them.
  Business Logic Violations: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for negative values in certain contexts, such as cost centers, profit centers, or other financial transactions.
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported from another system or module, there may be discrepancies in how values are handled, leading to negative values being passed to