How To Fix IR026 - The counter reading must be a positive value (or zero)

IR026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The counter reading must be a positive value (or zero)

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter a negative <GL:counter_reading>counter
reading</> for a <GL:counter>counter</> for which a
<GL:counter_overflow_reading>counter overflow reading</> has been
entered.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a positive counter reading that is less than the counter overflow
reading, or enter the counter reading <LB>0</>.
You can only enter a negative counter reading if a counter
overflow reading has <ZH>not</> been entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR026 - The counter reading must be a positive value (or zero) ?

  The SAP error message IR026, which states "The counter reading must be a positive value (or zero)," typically occurs in the context of managing counter readings for equipment or functional locations in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system expects a counter reading to be either a positive number or zero, but the value provided does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Value Input: The most common cause of this error is that a negative value has been entered for the counter reading.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter invalid data, such as letters or special characters, instead of a numeric value.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce certain rules regarding counter readings.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a specific data type (e.g., integer) and receiving a different type (e.g., string).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that the counter reading being