How To Fix 62848 - Negative amount not permitted

62848 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Negative amount not permitted

What causes this issue?

You want to post a negative amount. This is not permitted.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct the amount. If the incoming payment was exceeded by the offset
of the open items, you must delete an open item from the list of items
to be offset.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62848 - Negative amount not permitted ?

  The SAP error message "62848: Negative amount not permitted" typically occurs when a transaction or entry is attempting to process a negative amount in a context where only positive amounts are allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment entries, or when posting to certain accounts that do not allow negative values.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative amount in a field that only accepts positive values.
  
  Configuration Issues: Certain account types or transaction types may be configured to disallow negative amounts.
  Business Logic: The business process may dictate that certain transactions cannot have negative amounts, such as revenue accounts or certain types of invoices.
  Document Type Restrictions: Some document types in SAP may not allow negative postings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the transaction or document being processed to ensure that all amounts are entered correctly as positive values.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for