How To Fix PFM_EA_PS182 - The sum of the values to be requested in CI & Center & cannot be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 182

• Message text: The sum of the values to be requested in CI & Center & cannot be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS182 - The sum of the values to be requested in CI & Center & cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS182 indicates that there is an issue with the values being requested in a particular cost center or internal order. Specifically, the error states that the sum of the values to be requested cannot be negative. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning or budgeting within SAP, particularly in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Values: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a request that results in a negative total for a cost center or internal order. This could happen if:
  
  There are incorrect entries in the planning data.
  A budget or planned value is being reduced or adjusted incorrectly.
  There are negative postings or adjustments that are not allowed in the context of the specific planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for negative values in certain contexts, such as budget planning or cost allocation.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently entered negative values or incorrect data that leads to a negative sum.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Input Data: Check the values being entered for the cost center or internal order. Ensure that all values are positive and that there are no unintended negative entries.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Values: If you are working with planning data, ensure that the planned values do not result in a negative total. You may need to adjust the values to ensure they are all positive or zero.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to budgeting and planning in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the intended operations and that there are no restrictions that would lead to this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in the context of your organization's financial processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to budgeting and planning, such as:
  
  KP06: Change Plan Data
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget/Actual/Commitment Report
  
  
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in financial planning to minimize data entry errors and improve understanding of the budgeting process in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.