How To Fix FRMLAPI153 - Enter a positive quantity for item &1

FRMLAPI153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLAPI - RMS-FRM: API Messages for Formula

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Enter a positive quantity for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI153 - Enter a positive quantity for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI153, which states "Enter a positive quantity for item &1," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material handling processes within SAP. This error indicates that a non-positive quantity (zero or negative) has been entered for a specific item, which is not acceptable in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered a zero or negative quantity for an item during a transaction, such as a goods receipt, goods issue, or inventory adjustment.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being imported or transferred from another system, there may be issues with the data format or validation that lead to invalid quantities being processed.
  Business Logic: Certain business processes may require that only positive quantities are allowed, and the system is enforcing this rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the quantity entered for the item in question. Ensure that it is a positive integer. If it is zero