How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2260 - Value for maximum number is negative for &1

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Value for maximum number is negative for &1

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/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2260 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2260 indicates that there is an issue with a configuration or input value in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that a value for a maximum number is negative for a certain parameter (denoted by &1).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: A configuration setting in the APO system has been set to a negative value, which is not valid for maximum limits.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry or data upload, a negative value may have been inadvertently entered for a field that is expected to have a non-negative maximum value.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like product master, location master, etc.) may contain invalid values that lead to this error when processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Parameter: Check the specific parameter indicated by &1 in the error message. This will