How To Fix /SAPCE/IUUA_MES085 - The value '&1' not defined for negative posting indicator

/SAPCE/IUUA_MES085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IUUA_MES -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: The value '&1' not defined for negative posting indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IUUA_MES085 - The value '&1' not defined for negative posting indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IUUA_MES085 indicates that there is an issue with the negative posting indicator in the context of a specific operation or transaction. This error typically arises when the system encounters a value for the negative posting indicator that is not defined or recognized in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Value: The value being used for the negative posting indicator is not defined in the system configuration. This could happen if the value was manually entered and does not match any of the predefined values in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the relevant module (such as Materials Management or Production Planning) where the negative posting indicators are set up.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered an incorrect value in a transaction or during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where negative posting indicators are