Message type: E = Error
Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine
Message number: 083
Message text: Enter a positive value for the variation
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CPE083
- Enter a positive value for the variation ?The SAP error message CPE083, which states "Enter a positive value for the variation," typically occurs in the context of planning or budgeting within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS). This error indicates that a value that is expected to be positive (such as a budget variation, cost variation, or similar metric) has been entered as zero or a negative number.
Cause: Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered a zero or negative value in a field that requires a positive number. Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error during data entry. System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or validation rules may be set to enforce that only positive values are accepted for certain fields.
Solution: Check Input Values: Review the values entered in the relevant fields and ensure that they are positive. If you find a zero or negative value, correct it to
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