How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES153 - Increase amount must be entered as "absolute" for adjustment type

/PM0/ABB_MESSAGES153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Increase amount must be entered as "absolute" for adjustment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES153 - Increase amount must be entered as "absolute" for adjustment type ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES153 indicates that when you are trying to make an adjustment in the system, the amount you are entering must be specified as an "absolute" value. This typically occurs in the context of financial adjustments or postings where the system expects a specific format for the amount being entered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Adjustment Type: The adjustment type you are using may require that the amount be entered as an absolute figure rather than a relative one (e.g., a percentage or a change from a previous value).
  Input Format: The input format for the amount may not be correctly followed, leading the system to reject the entry.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how amounts should be entered for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Absolute Amount: Ensure that you are entering the amount as an absolute value. For example, if you need to adjust an amount by $100,