Message type: E = Error
Message class: MM_PUR_SES -
Message number: 063
Message text: Percentage must be a positive number.
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MM_PUR_SES063
- Percentage must be a positive number. ?The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES063, which states "Percentage must be a positive number," typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement processes, particularly when dealing with conditions or pricing in purchase orders, contracts, or other related documents.
Cause: This error usually arises when a user attempts to enter a percentage value (for example, a discount, tax, or other condition) that is either negative, zero, or not a valid number. The system expects a positive percentage value, and any deviation from this requirement triggers the error message. Common Scenarios: Entering a Discount: When trying to apply a discount percentage that is zero or negative. Tax Calculation: If a tax percentage is incorrectly entered as zero or negative. Condition Records: When creating or modifying condition records in pricing, if the percentage is not valid.
Solution: To resolve the MM_PUR_SES063 error, follow these steps: Check Input Values: Ensure that the percentage you are entering is a positive number. For example, if
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