How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST044 - Property "Negative Allowed" must be identical for all key figures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Property "Negative Allowed" must be identical for all key figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST044 - Property "Negative Allowed" must be identical for all key figures ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST044 indicates that there is a mismatch in the configuration of the "Negative Allowed" property for key figures in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This property determines whether negative values are permitted for the key figures involved in forecasting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (like a forecast) that involves multiple key figures, and these key figures have different settings for the "Negative Allowed" property. For example, if one key figure allows negative values and another does not, SAP will raise this error to ensure consistency in the data being processed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all key figures involved in the operation have the same setting for the "Negative Allowed" property. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Key Figures: Determine which key figures are involved in the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Check Key Figure Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP APO system.
  Navigate to the key figure configuration (usually found in the SAP APO modeling area).
  Check the properties of each key figure, specifically the "Negative Allowed" setting.
  
  
  
  Modify Key Figure Properties:
  
  If you find that the key figures have different settings, you will need to modify them to ensure they are consistent.
  You can either change all key figures to allow negative values or change them to disallow negative values, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the key figure settings.
  
  
  Re-run the Operation: After ensuring that all key figures have the same "Negative Allowed" setting, re-run the operation that caused the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figure Configuration: Understanding how to configure key figures in SAP APO is crucial. This includes knowing how to set properties like "Negative Allowed," "Decimal Places," and "Unit of Measure."
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed instructions on managing key figures in APO.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the forecasting or planning process to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/FCST044 error and ensure that your key figures are configured correctly for your forecasting needs.