How To Fix VT004 - Source = & allows only saving operations that are not negative

VT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Source = & allows only saving operations that are not negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT004 - Source = & allows only saving operations that are not negative ?

  The SAP error message VT004 indicates that there is an issue with the source of the data in a transaction related to the condition that allows only non-negative values. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition types that should not allow negative values.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "VT004 Source = & allows only saving operations that are not negative" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Negative Values: The system is trying to save a condition record with a negative value where it is not allowed. This could happen if you are trying to enter a discount or a condition amount that is negative in a context where only positive values are permitted.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The condition type or pricing procedure may be configured to disallow negative values. This is often set in the configuration of the pricing procedure or