# Can't plot zero or subzero values on a logarithmic axis

This error occurs in the following situations:
  * If a zero or subzero data value is added to a logarithmic axis
  * If the minimum of a logarithimic axis is set to 0 or less
  * If the threshold is set to 0 or less

As of Highcharts 5.0.8 it's possible to bypass this error message by setting `Axis.prototype.allowNegativeLog` to `true` and add custom conversion functions. [View Live Demo](http://jsfiddle.net/gh/get/library/pure/highcharts/highcharts/tree/samples/highcharts/yaxis/type-log-negative/">). It is also possible to use a similar workaround for colorAxis. [View live demo](https://jsfiddle.net/gh/get/library/pure/highcharts/highcharts/tree/samples/highcharts/coloraxis/logarithmic-with-emulate-negative-values/).