How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM543 - Negative Values Not Allowed setting inconsist. for key fig. &1, &2, &3

/SAPAPO/TSM543 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Negative Values Not Allowed setting inconsist. for key fig. &1, &2, &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM543 - Negative Values Not Allowed setting inconsist. for key fig. &1, &2, &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM543 Negative Values Not Allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to enter or process negative values for key figures that are not configured to allow them. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during planning, data entry, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Configuration: The key figure in question is configured to disallow negative values. This is often the case for key figures that represent quantities, such as stock levels, sales quantities, or production quantities.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data being entered or processed, where negative values are inadvertently included.
  Planning Scenario: The planning scenario or the specific planning book being used may not be set up to handle negative values for certain key figures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Settings:
  
  Go to the key figure configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Verify the