How To Fix PM165 - A negative lower limit is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 165

• Message text: A negative lower limit is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The lowest balance limit of a bank account cannot be negative.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the minimum balance field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM165 - A negative lower limit is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PM165 "A negative lower limit is not allowed" typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) when you are trying to set a lower limit for a measurement document or a measurement point that is not valid. This error indicates that the system does not allow negative values for certain parameters, such as measurement limits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Value Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a user has entered a negative value for a lower limit in a measurement document or measurement point.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow negative values for specific measurement types or points.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as incorrect copying or pasting of values, can lead to unintended negative values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values you are entering for the lower limit. Ensure that they are non-negative. If you need