How To Fix QE398 - You cannot enter negative values

QE398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 398

• Message text: You cannot enter negative values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE398 - You cannot enter negative values ?

  The SAP error message QE398, which states "You cannot enter negative values," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots, results recording, or quality notifications. This error indicates that the system does not allow negative values for certain fields, which are expected to contain only positive values or zero.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Value Entry: The most straightforward cause is that a user is attempting to enter a negative value in a field that does not accept it. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Entering negative quantities for inspection results.
  Inputting negative values for characteristics that are defined to only accept non-negative values.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the inspection characteristics or the quality management module may restrict negative values. This is often set up to ensure data integrity and compliance with quality standards.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter negative values due to typographical errors or