How To Fix PPECMP304 - Only positive quantities are valid

PPECMP304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Only positive quantities are valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP304 - Only positive quantities are valid ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP304 "Only positive quantities are valid" typically occurs in the context of inventory management, production planning, or logistics when a transaction involves quantities that are not valid, specifically when negative or zero quantities are attempted to be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity Entry: The most common cause is that a user is trying to enter a negative quantity for a transaction that only allows positive quantities. This can happen during goods movements, production orders, or inventory adjustments.
  Zero Quantity: Similar to negative quantities, entering a zero quantity where a positive quantity is required will also trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may not allow certain transactions to process negative or zero quantities.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as incorrect unit conversions or misinterpretation of quantity fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity Input: Ensure that the quantity being entered is a positive number. If you intended to enter a