How To Fix PFM_12FA036 - It is impossible to create & with value lower or equal to zero (&)

PFM_12FA036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FA - Messages for year closing process

• Message number: 036

• Message text: It is impossible to create & with value lower or equal to zero (&)

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PFM_12FA036 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_12FA036 indicates that there is an issue with creating a financial object (such as a budget, commitment, or other financial entries) where the value is less than or equal to zero. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning or budget management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative or Zero Value: The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to create a financial entry with a value that is either negative or zero. This is not allowed in most financial contexts, as it does not make sense to have a budget or financial commitment that is not positive.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry process where the user has mistakenly input a zero or negative value.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to create