How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH102 - Amount &1 in transaction currency is negative

/PF1/MSG_PO_EH102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Amount &1 in transaction currency is negative

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/PF1/MSG_PO_EH102 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH102 Amount &1 in transaction currency is negative typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that there is a negative amount in a field where a positive amount is expected, particularly in the transaction currency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amount Entry: The most common cause is that a user has inadvertently entered a negative amount in a field that should only accept positive values.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that allow for negative amounts inappropriately.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that negative amounts were not handled correctly during the migration process.
  Invoice or Credit Memo Issues: If an invoice or credit memo is being processed, it may be incorrectly set up to reflect a negative amount.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amounts: Review the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that all amounts