How To Fix VH143 - & is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 143

• Message text: & is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH143 - & is negative ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH143 & is negative
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message VH143 with the text "& is negative" typically occurs in the context of vehicle management or vehicle handling processes in SAP, especially in modules like SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) or related logistics processes.
  The message indicates that a certain value (represented by the placeholder "&") is negative, which is not allowed or expected in the current business context. This could be a quantity, amount, or any numeric field that must be zero or positive.
  Common causes include:
  
  Negative quantity or amount entered in a transaction where only positive values are valid.
  Incorrect data input or calculation resulting in a negative value.
  System or master data inconsistency causing negative values in vehicle-related data fields.
  Posting or processing errors in vehicle-related documents (e.g., vehicle movements, costs, or usage data).
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Entering a negative mileage or usage value for a vehicle.
  Negative cost or price values in vehicle cost postings.
  Negative quantities in vehicle parts or inventory movements.
  Negative values in vehicle depreciation or valuation.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the Field Causing the Error:
  
  Identify which field or value is negative. The message usually shows the field name or value in place of "&".
  Review the input data for correctness.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input Data:
  
  Ensure that quantities, amounts, or other numeric fields are entered as positive values where required.
  If a negative value is logically correct (e.g., a credit or reversal), check if the transaction type or process supports it.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify vehicle master data and related configuration to ensure no negative values are stored where they shouldn't be.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom developments or user exits are involved, verify that they do not produce negative values erroneously.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VH143 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is unclear, debugging the transaction or program where the error occurs can help identify the source of the negative value.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: VH (Vehicle Management)
  Module: Vehicle Management System (VMS), Logistics, or related modules.
  Transaction Codes: Could be related to vehicle master data maintenance, vehicle movements, or cost postings (e.g., IE01, IE02, IE03 for vehicle master, or other vehicle-related transactions).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH143 & is negative
  
  
  Cause
  A numeric value (quantity, amount, etc.) is negative where it should not be.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and correct the negative value in input or master data. Check transaction logic and custom code.
  
  
  Related Areas
  Vehicle Management System, vehicle master data, vehicle cost postings, vehicle movements.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.