How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG738 - Requested value must not be zero or negative

HRESS_CLMS_MSG738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Requested value must not be zero or negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG738 - Requested value must not be zero or negative ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG738 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee claims or expense reimbursements. This error indicates that a value that is expected to be positive (such as an amount for a claim or expense) has been entered as zero or a negative number, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered a zero or negative value in a field that requires a positive amount. This could happen due to a data entry error.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules about the values that can be entered for claims or expenses.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that lead to invalid values being present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input