How To Fix 3B418 - Line entries with amount 0 will be omitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3B - Messages HR SK

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Line entries with amount 0 will be omitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3B418 - Line entries with amount 0 will be omitted ?

  The SAP error message 3B418 indicates that there are line items in a document that have an amount of zero. In SAP, line items with a zero amount are typically not processed or posted, which is why the system omits them from the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to post a document (such as an invoice, journal entry, or any financial transaction) that includes line items with a zero amount. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a line item with a zero amount.
  Calculation Errors: If amounts are calculated based on certain conditions, and those conditions result in a zero amount, the line item will be omitted.
  Configuration Issues: Certain configurations in the system may lead to the generation of zero amount line items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Document: Check the document you are trying to post for any line items that have a zero amount. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., FB50 for general ledger entries).
  Inspecting each line item for its amount.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust Zero Amount Line Items: 
  
  If the zero amount line items are not needed, you can simply delete them from the document.
  If they are needed, ensure that the amounts are correctly calculated or entered.
  
  
  
  Check for Calculation Logic: If the zero amounts are a result of calculations, review the logic to ensure that it is functioning as intended.
  
  
  Consult with a Functional Consultant: If you are unsure why the zero amounts are appearing, it may be helpful to consult with an SAP functional consultant who can analyze the configuration and data entry processes.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, try posting the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific transaction you are using to understand how line items are processed.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on proper data entry practices to minimize the occurrence of zero amount line items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3B418 and successfully post your document in SAP.