How To Fix 5F151 - Section &1 amounts total is negative for SIRET &2

5F151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Section &1 amounts total is negative for SIRET &2

What causes this issue?

The total of the tax amounts of the &V1& section is negative for the
SIRET &V2&.

System Response

The system displays a warning message and brings back to zero all of the
negative amounts of the section.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F151 - Section &1 amounts total is negative for SIRET &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5F151, which states "Section &1 amounts total is negative for SIRET &2," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or tax-related processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with the French tax system. This error indicates that the total amounts for a specific section (denoted by &1) are negative for a given SIRET number (denoted by &2), which is a unique identifier for businesses in France.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Totals: The most direct cause of this error is that the sum of the amounts in the specified section is negative. This could happen due to incorrect data entry, such as entering negative values where they should not be, or due to incorrect calculations in the financial data.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in entering financial data, such as invoices, payments, or adjustments, can lead to negative totals.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial reporting or tax