How To Fix PFQ1004 - Operation sign for numerical values

PFQ1004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFQ1 - ADP ITF

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Operation sign for numerical values

What causes this issue?

The entry in the field <ZK>"Sign of the operation"</> is incorrect
In this case a numeric value corresponds to a ZADIG element code.

System Response

The system interrupts the processing.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options for the operation that you would like to
perform:
a blank, which cancels the data corresponding at that moment to the
<ZK>"Zadig element code"</> and replaces it with a value entered into
the zone <ZK>"Corresponding data"</>;
a "+" to add these two values;
a "-" to deduct these two values from each other.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFQ1004 - Operation sign for numerical values ?

  The SAP error message PFQ1004, which states "Operation sign for numerical values," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other financial modules where numerical operations are performed. This error indicates that there is an issue with the sign of a numerical value in a calculation or operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sign Assignment: The error often arises when a numerical value is expected to have a specific sign (positive or negative), but the system encounters an unexpected sign.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect signs being assigned to values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the system that affect how signs are interpreted in calculations.
  Formula Errors: If you are using a custom formula or calculation, there may be an error in how the formula is defined, leading to incorrect sign handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Input: Review the data entries for the relevant transaction or report.