How To Fix KA336 - Enter either a positive numerical value or '*'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Enter either a positive numerical value or '*'

What causes this issue?

Your entry does not have the correct format.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can make the following entries:
<ZH>*</>,,,,The overhead is split into fixed and variable costs
,,,,,,in the same proportion as the original debits.
<ZH>0</>,,,,The costs are credited to the credit object as fixed
,,,,,,costs.
<ZH>1</> - <ZH>100</>,,The percentage entered determines the portion of
costs
,,,,,,posted as fixed costs to the credit object.
,,,,,,Decimal points must be entered in the format stored in
,,,,,,your user parameters (for example, '10.00' or '10,00').

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA336 - Enter either a positive numerical value or '*' ?

  The SAP error message KA336 ("Enter either a positive numerical value or ''") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when a user is trying to enter a value in a field that requires a positive numerical input or a wildcard character ('').
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a negative number, zero, or an invalid character in a field that only accepts positive numerical values or the wildcard character.
  Field Restrictions: The specific field may have restrictions that only allow certain types of inputs, and the current input does not meet those criteria.
  Data Entry Error: A simple typographical error could lead to this message if the input does not conform to the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value you are entering is a positive number. If you are trying to use a wildcard, make sure to enter '*' correctly.
  Correct Format: If you are entering a numerical value, ensure that it is formatted correctly (e.g., no commas or special characters).
  Review Field Requirements: Check the documentation or field help to understand what values are acceptable for the specific field you are working with.
  Use Wildcard Appropriately: If you intend to use the wildcard character '*', ensure that it is appropriate for the context in which you are working.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help files for more details on the specific transaction or module you are working with.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing additional training for users on how to enter data correctly in SAP.
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA336 error and continue with your work in SAP.