How To Fix 3I142 - Paid irreg.installms.value is negative. Value changed from &1 into &2.

3I142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Paid irreg.installms.value is negative. Value changed from &1 into &2.

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3I142 - Details

• The SAP error message 3I142 indicates that there is an issue with the paid irregular installment value in the system. Specifically, it states that the value has changed from a positive amount to a negative amount, which is not acceptable in the context of the transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have entered a negative value for an installment payment, which is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration error in the financial settings or in the installment plan settings that allows for negative values.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or issues with the specific version being used.
  Business Logic Violations: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for negative installment values, and a transaction is attempting to violate these rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following