How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE048 - Item &1: Enter a number greater than zero for material &2

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Item &1: Enter a number greater than zero for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE048 - Item &1: Enter a number greater than zero for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE048 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity of a material item in a specific process, likely related to the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. The message states that the quantity for the specified item (Item &1) must be greater than zero for the specified material (Material &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero or Negative Quantity: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a quantity of zero or a negative number for the specified material item in a transaction or planning scenario.
  Data Entry Error: It could be a simple data entry mistake where the user accidentally entered an incorrect value.
  Business Logic: The business process may require that certain materials must have a positive quantity for planning, ordering, or inventory management purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values for the item and ensure that the quantity entered