How To Fix SE396 - Value of specs. less than zero (function cannot be performed)

SE396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Value of specs. less than zero (function cannot be performed)

What causes this issue?

The service specifications contain lines with negative values.
Service lines with negative values are only allowed if the following
conditions are fulfilled:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The total value of the specifications is positive.
The total value of each account assignment is positive.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE396 - Value of specs. less than zero (function cannot be performed) ?

  The SAP error message SE396, which states "Value of specs. less than zero (function cannot be performed)," typically occurs in the context of SAP when a certain specification or parameter value is expected to be non-negative but is found to be less than zero. This can happen in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), or Quality Management (QM), depending on the specific context in which the error arises.
  Causes:
  
  
  Negative Values in Input Fields: The most common cause is that a user has entered a negative value in a field that does not accept it. This could be in a transaction related to inventory, production, or quality specifications.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as incorrect calculations or misinterpretation of units, can lead to negative values being processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the specific module may not be set up correctly, leading to