How To Fix /PM0/ABO_API_MESSAGE045 - Number of skipped rows or maximum data records must not be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABO_API_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Number of skipped rows or maximum data records must not be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABO_API_MESSAGE045 - Number of skipped rows or maximum data records must not be negative ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABO_API_MESSAGE045 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or input data related to the number of skipped rows or maximum data records in a process, likely within the context of the Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or a specific application module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Values: The error specifically states that the number of skipped rows or maximum data records must not be negative. This typically occurs when a negative value is being passed to a function or method that expects a non-negative integer.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to data processing, where the parameters for maximum records or skipped rows are incorrectly set.
  Data Input Errors: If the data being processed includes negative values for these parameters, it will trigger this error.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom ABAP code involved, it may not be handling the parameters correctly, leading to negative values