How To Fix 06259 - Negative delivery costs not allowed

06259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Negative delivery costs not allowed

What causes this issue?

The <GL:delivery_costs>delivery costs</> for this item are negative.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First check the <GL:conditions>conditions</> for the item.
It may be necessary to check the <GL:master_conditions>master
conditions</>(e.g. info record/contract) to which the item refers. For
example, it is possible that the delivery costs have been entered as an
absolute deduction (e.g. -10 USD).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

06259 - Details

• The SAP error message "06259 Negative delivery costs not allowed" typically occurs when there is an attempt to enter negative values for delivery costs in a transaction where such values are not permitted. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a delivery document, billing document, or when processing invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Delivery Costs: The primary cause of this error is the attempt to enter a negative value for delivery costs, which is not allowed in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow negative delivery costs, which is a common practice to prevent accounting discrepancies.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple data entry mistake where the user inadvertently inputs a negative value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Costs: Review the delivery costs being entered. Ensure that all values are positive and reflect the actual costs incurred.
  Adjust Configuration: If there is a business requirement to allow negative delivery