How To Fix SAWE_TIME_PS_UI012 - Negative forecast data not allowed

SAWE_TIME_PS_UI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_TIME_PS_UI - General Message Class Time Planning Sheet

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Negative forecast data not allowed

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SAWE_TIME_PS_UI012 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_UI012, which states "Negative forecast data not allowed," typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to production planning or project systems. This error indicates that the system has encountered negative values in forecast data, which are not permissible according to the configuration or business rules set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Values in Forecast Data: The primary cause of this error is the presence of negative values in the forecast data that you are trying to enter or process. This could happen due to incorrect data entry, data import issues, or calculations that result in negative forecasts.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow negative forecast values. This is often a business rule to ensure that forecasts reflect realistic expectations of demand or resource availability.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be underlying data integrity issues, such as incorrect master