How To Fix FRMLAPI273 - Component is treated as negative input; &1 &2 &3 &4

FRMLAPI273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Component is treated as negative input; &1 &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE RMS_FRM_EXPLOSION_NEG_INPUT OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE RMS_FRM_EXPLOSION_NEG_INPUT2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The component is viewed as a secondary output in the explosion and is
therefore treated as a negative input.

System Response

The explosion is performed, but you still receive this information.

How to fix this error?

Check whether it is correct to use the component as a secondary output.
If it is not, mark the component as a primary output.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI273 - Component is treated as negative input; &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI273 indicates that a component in a formula is being treated as a negative input, which can lead to issues in calculations or processing within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of formula processing, particularly in areas like SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), or other modules that utilize formulas for calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Input Values: The most common cause of this error is that the component in question has been assigned a negative value, which is not acceptable for the specific calculation or formula being executed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the formula or the components are configured in the system, leading to unexpected negative values.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also result in negative values being assigned to components that should only have positive values.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data