How To Fix /SAPAPO/PRP220 - Promotion &1 contains negative values

/SAPAPO/PRP220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PRP -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Promotion &1 contains negative values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP220 - Promotion &1 contains negative values ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP220 Promotion &1 contains negative values typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with promotions in the system. This error indicates that a promotion (identified by the placeholder &1) has been defined with negative values, which is not allowed in the context of promotions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Values in Promotion: The most common cause of this error is that the promotion has been defined with negative values for either the promotion quantity or the discount. Promotions are expected to have positive values to indicate an increase in sales or a discount that benefits the customer.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a data entry error where negative values were mistakenly entered into the promotion configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The promotion might be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to unintended negative values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Promotion Configuration: Check the promotion configuration in the SAP APO system. Ensure