How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE261 - Negative values are not allowed for field &1

/SCWM/DS_CORE261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Negative values are not allowed for field &1

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/SCWM/DS_CORE261 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE261 Negative values are not allowed for field &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a negative value is being processed in a field that does not accept negative values. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, stock movements, or when processing delivery documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity: The most common cause is that a negative quantity is being entered or calculated for a field that only accepts positive values. This could be due to incorrect data entry, a system error, or a misconfiguration in the business logic.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow negative values for certain fields, which could lead to this error if the system attempts to process a negative value.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect stock levels or erroneous transactions, this