How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER516 - Error in dependency &1: negative value for attribute &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Error in dependency &1: negative value for attribute &2

What causes this issue?

In a dependency, the system infers a negative value for a numeric
attribute although the attribute does not permit any negative values.

System Response

The system cancels evaluation of the dependency.

How to fix this error?

Check the contents of the dependency and whether the attribute should
permit negative values or not.

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 COM_PME_PARSER516 - Error in dependency &1: negative value for attribute &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER516 indicates that there is a problem with a dependency in the Product Master or similar configuration where a negative value has been assigned to an attribute that does not accept negative values. This typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Variant Configuration (VC) scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by:
  
  An attempt to assign a negative value to an attribute that is defined to only accept non-negative values.
  Incorrect configuration of dependencies or constraints in the product model.
  Data entry errors where a user inadvertently inputs a negative value.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Dependency: Check the dependency indicated by the error message (the value of &1) to understand which specific dependency is causing the issue.
  
  
  Review Attribute Settings: Look at the attribute mentioned in the error message (the value of &2) to determine its configuration. Ensure that it is set up to accept only non-negative values.
  
  
  Correct the Value: If a negative value has been assigned, change it to a valid non-negative value. This may involve:
  
  Editing the product configuration.
  Adjusting the values in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies associated with the product to ensure that they are correctly defined and do not lead to situations where negative values could be assigned.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the attributes, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up dependencies and attributes correctly.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists after making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to product configuration, such as CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CS01 (Create Material BOM), which may help in troubleshooting.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in data entry or configuration are trained on the correct procedures to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the COM_PME_PARSER516 error in your SAP system.