How To Fix UJD_EXCEPTION089 - Command error MVAL(&1); Scol > Ecol or negative value appears

UJD_EXCEPTION089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJD_EXCEPTION - BPC: Data Manager Exception Message Class

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Command error MVAL(&1); Scol > Ecol or negative value appears

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UJD_EXCEPTION089 - Details

• The SAP error message UJD_EXCEPTION089 typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW when there is an issue with the data being processed in a query or report. The specific error message indicates that there is a command error related to the MVAL function, which is likely being used to calculate or manipulate values in a report or query.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "MVAL(&1); Scol > Ecol or negative value appears" suggests that there is a problem with the parameters being passed to the MVAL function. The causes can include:
  
  
  Invalid Column Indices: The start column (Scol) is greater than the end column (Ecol), which is not allowed. This can happen if the columns are not defined correctly in the report or query.
  
  
  Negative Values: The function is receiving a negative value where it expects a positive one. This could be due to incorrect data input or calculations that result in