How To Fix DP_SHARED737 - Negative amount &1 is not allowed

DP_SHARED737 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DP_SHARED - SAP digital payments add-on shared error messages

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Negative amount &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DP_SHARED737 - Negative amount &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message DP_SHARED737, which states "Negative amount &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of planning or budgeting within SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that a negative value is being processed in a context where only positive amounts are permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value in a field that only accepts positive amounts.
  Calculation Error: A formula or calculation may be resulting in a negative value due to incorrect logic or data inputs.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that lead to negative values being generated.
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the planning area or configuration may restrict negative values for specific key figures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input Data: Check the data entry for the specific transaction or planning run that triggered the