How To Fix /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON012 - You cannot use negative value "&1" for property "&2".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You cannot use negative value "&1" for property "&2".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON012 - You cannot use negative value "&1" for property "&2". ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON012 indicates that a negative value is being used for a property that does not accept negative values. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when working with OData services.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to set a property (e.g., quantity, weight, etc.) to a negative value, which is not allowed for that specific property.
  The property in question is defined in the system to only accept non-negative values, and the input provided violates this constraint.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the data being sent to the OData service. Ensure that all values for properties that should be non-negative are indeed non-negative. For example, if you are trying to set a quantity, make sure it is zero or a positive integer.
  
  
  Validate Business Logic: If the negative value is being generated by your application logic, revisit the logic to ensure that it correctly handles cases where negative values should not be allowed.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the negative value is coming from, you may need to debug the application or service that is generating the OData request. Look for any calculations or data manipulations that could result in a negative value.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific OData service you are using to understand the constraints and requirements for the properties involved.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch such issues before they reach the OData service, providing user-friendly messages or corrective actions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific OData service you are using.
  OData Service Documentation: Review the documentation for the OData service to understand the expected data formats and constraints for each property.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By ensuring that all values conform to the expected constraints, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully use the OData service.