How To Fix CRM_UIU_MKTGEN066 - Negative amount cannot be accepted for estimated costs

CRM_UIU_MKTGEN066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_UIU_MKTGEN - Message class CRM Marketing UIU

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Negative amount cannot be accepted for estimated costs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_UIU_MKTGEN066 - Negative amount cannot be accepted for estimated costs ?

  The SAP error message CRM_UIU_MKTGEN066 indicates that a negative amount has been entered for estimated costs in a marketing-related transaction or document within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error typically arises when the system expects a positive value for estimated costs, which are used for budgeting and financial planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative value for estimated costs.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to disallow negative values for certain fields, including estimated costs.
  Business Logic: The business process may dictate that estimated costs should always be positive, as they represent expected expenditures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input data for the transaction or document where the error occurred. Ensure that all estimated cost fields contain positive values.
  Correct the Entry: If a negative value was entered by mistake, correct it to a positive value and save the changes.
  Review Business Rules: If the negative