CVIV_VAL026 - Purchasing org &1: Minimum order value "&2" must not be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_VAL - Supplier (vendor) validations

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Purchasing org &1: Minimum order value "&2" must not be negative

What causes this issue?

You entered a negative value for field Minimum order value (LFM1-MINBW).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a positive value or leave the field empty. In transaction BP you
can find the field on the tab Purchasing Data in the section Conditions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_VAL026 - Purchasing org &1: Minimum order value "&2" must not be negative ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_VAL026 indicates that there is an issue with the minimum order value set for a purchasing organization in the system. Specifically, it states that the minimum order value must not be negative. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Negative Minimum Order Value: The purchasing organization has been configured with a minimum order value that is set to a negative number. This is not allowed as it does not make logical sense for a minimum order value to be negative.
  Configuration Error: This could be due to incorrect configuration in the purchasing organization settings or during the creation or modification of purchasing info records or contracts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the purchasing organization in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and follow the path:
  
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Set Up Purchase Order -> Define Minimum Order Value.
  
  
  Verify the minimum order value for the relevant purchasing organization and ensure it is set to a non-negative value.
  
  
  
  Correct the Value:
  
  If the minimum order value is indeed negative, change it to a valid non-negative value (e.g., 0 or a positive number).
  Save the changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Related Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs while processing a specific purchase order or contract, check the related master data (e.g., vendor master, purchasing info records) to ensure that there are no other inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the purchase order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on purchasing organization settings and minimum order values.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchasing organization settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_VAL026 error and ensure that the minimum order value is correctly configured in your SAP system.