How To Fix >5802 - A negative amount is not permitted

>5802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: A negative amount is not permitted

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>5802 - Details

• The SAP error message 5802: A negative amount is not permitted typically occurs in financial transactions where a negative value is not allowed. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or adjustments in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative amount in a field that only accepts positive values.
  Business Logic Restrictions: Certain transactions or accounts may be configured to only allow positive amounts due to business rules or accounting principles.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow negative postings for specific accounts or transaction types.
  Document Type Restrictions: Some document types in SAP may not allow negative amounts based on their configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the transaction data to ensure that all amounts are entered correctly and that no negative values are mistakenly included.
  Review Account Settings: Check the configuration of the relevant