How To Fix GZ278 - Negative values are not allowed

GZ278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Negative values are not allowed

What causes this issue?

Negative values are not allowed.

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?

Please enter valid values.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GZ278 - Details

• The SAP error message GZ278 ("Negative values are not allowed") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements when a transaction attempts to post a negative quantity for a material. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Stock Configuration: The system is configured to disallow negative stock levels for certain materials. This is often a business requirement to prevent inventory discrepancies.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may not support negative quantities. For example, a goods receipt should not have a negative quantity.
  Stock Type Restrictions: Certain stock types (like unrestricted stock) may not allow negative values.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative quantity during a transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Settings: Ensure that the material master settings allow for negative stock if that is a business requirement. This can be done by checking the "Negative Stock"