How To Fix RESCAJ043 - &1: a rate of increase of less than -100.00% is not possible

RESCAJ043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCAJ - Adjustment for Conditions of SCS

• Message number: 043

• Message text: &1: a rate of increase of less than -100.00% is not possible

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RESCAJ043 - Details

• The SAP error message RESCAJ043 indicates that there is an issue with a rate of increase that is set to less than -100.00%. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost planning, budgeting, or forecasting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a calculation or input results in a percentage change that is not logically feasible. For example, if you are trying to apply a rate of increase to a cost element or a budget item, and the system interprets this as a decrease of more than 100%, it triggers this error. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Input Values: The values entered for the rate of increase or the base amount may be incorrect or unrealistic.
  Calculation Errors: There may be a formula or calculation that is incorrectly set up, leading to an invalid percentage.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data, such as