How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE043 - Value cannot be negative

/SCMTMS/TC_SCALE043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Value cannot be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE043 - Value cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE043 Value cannot be negative typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a negative value is being processed in a field that does not accept negative numbers. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with freight costs, quantities, or other numerical inputs that are expected to be non-negative.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value in a field that requires a positive number.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is incorrectly calculating or interpreting values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, negative values may have been introduced due to incorrect mapping or transformation rules.
  Business Logic Errors: Custom code or enhancements may be incorrectly handling values, leading to negative results.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input data for the transaction or process that triggered the error. Ensure that all