How To Fix 5Z349 - Negative amount is not permitted in input field EF19

5Z349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Negative amount is not permitted in input field EF19

What causes this issue?

In input field EF19 (regular payments of the previous year), a negative
payment was entered. The negative amount was set to zero.

How to fix this error?

Check the personnel number specified.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z349 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z349, which states "Negative amount is not permitted in input field EF19," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where a negative value is not allowed in a specific field (in this case, EF19). This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment entries, or other financial document postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field EF19 is likely configured to only accept positive values. This could be due to business rules or system configurations that prevent negative amounts from being entered.
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative value in a field that is not designed to accept it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific settings in the SAP configuration that restrict negative amounts for certain types of transactions or accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the data being entered in the EF19 field. Ensure that the value is positive and correct