How To Fix R9O006 - Unary minus

R9O006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9O - Long Texts for Operators in the Formula Builder

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Unary minus

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9O006 - Unary minus ?

  The SAP error message R9O006, which refers to "Unary minus," typically occurs in the context of financial calculations or data processing where a negative value is expected but not properly handled. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of reports, data entry, or when performing calculations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A negative value may be expected, but the system encounters a positive value or a zero.
  Calculation Errors: The formula or logic used in a report or program may not correctly account for negative values.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of a variable may not support negative values, leading to an error when a unary minus is applied.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the financial module or related settings may not be set up to handle negative values correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the data being processed to ensure that negative values are entered correctly