How To Fix HRECM00JPR167 - Do not enter a negative number

HRECM00JPR167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00JPR - Job Pricing

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Do not enter a negative number

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HRECM00JPR167 - Details

• The SAP error message HRECM00JPR167, which states "Do not enter a negative number," typically occurs in the context of data entry within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Human Resources or Employee Management. This error indicates that a negative value has been entered in a field where only positive values or zero are acceptable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered a negative number in a field that does not allow it. This could happen in various scenarios, such as entering a negative amount for salary, hours worked, or other numerical fields.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may not allow negative values for certain fields, which can lead to this error if the user attempts to input such values.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, negative values may have been included in the import file,