How To Fix 5Q440 - Negative amount &1 in &2

5Q440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Negative amount &1 in &2

What causes this issue?

Amounts in BZ01 notifications must be greater than or equal to zero.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the calculation of the amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q440 - Negative amount &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5Q440 with the description "Negative amount &1 in &2" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with amounts that should not be negative in certain contexts, such as billing documents, invoices, or financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a negative amount has been encountered in a field where a positive amount is expected. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative value in a field that should only accept positive values.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be incorrectly configured to allow negative amounts in scenarios where they are not permitted.
  Business Logic Violations: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for negative amounts in certain transactions, leading to this error.
  Reversals or Adjustments: If a reversal or adjustment is being processed, it may inadvertently lead to a negative amount being posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the