How To Fix HRPBSSA027 - You are not allowed to enter negative figures

HRPBSSA027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You are not allowed to enter negative figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA027 - You are not allowed to enter negative figures ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA027, which states "You are not allowed to enter negative figures," typically occurs in the context of payroll or personnel administration when a user attempts to input a negative value in a field that does not permit it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when entering wage types, deductions, or other financial figures related to employee compensation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The specific field you are trying to enter a negative value into is configured to only accept positive values. This is common for fields that represent earnings, bonuses, or other financial figures that cannot logically be negative.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the wage types or the payroll schema may not allow negative entries. This is often set up to prevent errors in payroll processing.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a negative sign or an incorrect value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values you are