How To Fix WP205 - Please enter a positive value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Please enter a positive value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP205 - Please enter a positive value ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP205 - Please enter a positive value
  
  Cause:
  The error message WP205 occurs when a user tries to enter a value that is zero or negative in a field where only positive values are allowed. This typically happens in transactions related to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, project planning, or cost planning where quantities, costs, or other numeric inputs must be positive.
  For example, in project system (PS) transactions, when entering planned costs, planned quantities, or other numeric fields, the system expects a positive number. If the user enters zero or a negative number, the system throws this error.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Entering zero or negative planned costs or quantities in WBS elements.
  Inputting negative values in fields that require positive numbers (e.g., planned hours, budget amounts).
  Data upload or interface programs passing zero or negative values to fields expecting positive values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the input value:
  
  Ensure that the value you are entering is greater than zero. For example, if you are entering planned costs or quantities, enter a positive number like 100 instead of 0 or -100.
  
  
  Correct the data source:
  
  If the data is coming from an upload or interface, verify the source data to ensure no zero or negative values are being passed where positive values are required.
  
  
  Review field requirements:
  
  Confirm that the field you are entering data into requires a positive value. Refer to the field documentation or SAP help to understand the expected input.
  
  
  Check for user exits or validations:
  
  Sometimes custom validations or user exits might enforce this rule. Review any custom code that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  CJ20N (Project Builder)  
  CJ40 (Project Cost Planning)  
  CJ30 (Project Budgeting)  
  CJI3 (Actual Cost Line Items)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WP205 for specific module or scenario fixes.
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Refer to SAP Project System documentation for field-level validations and data entry rules.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WP205 means a positive value is required but zero or negative was entered.
  Always enter positive numbers in fields requiring them.
  Check data sources and custom validations if the error persists.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.