How To Fix 5E096 - Deduction cannot be negative

5E096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Deduction cannot be negative

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5E096 - Details

• The SAP error message 5E096: Deduction cannot be negative typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with deductions in accounts payable or receivable, or during the processing of invoices and payments. This error indicates that a deduction amount being entered or calculated is resulting in a negative value, which is not permissible in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a deduction amount that is greater than the total amount, leading to a negative deduction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the deduction types or the way they are set up in the system.
  Calculation Errors: If there are formulas or calculations involved in determining the deduction, an error in these calculations could lead to a negative value.
  Document Flow Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the document flow (e.g., invoices, credit memos), it may lead to incorrect deduction amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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