How To Fix 68807 - Net payment amount is negative, correct data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 807

• Message text: Net payment amount is negative, correct data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68807 - Net payment amount is negative, correct data ?

  The SAP error message 68807, which states "Net payment amount is negative, correct data," typically occurs during the payment processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or payment runs. This error indicates that the system has calculated a negative net payment amount for a vendor or invoice, which is not permissible.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Invoice Amounts: The invoice amounts entered may be incorrect, leading to a situation where the total deductions (like discounts or returns) exceed the invoice amount.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms set for the vendor may not align with the invoice amounts, resulting in a negative payment calculation.
  Credit Memos: If there are credit memos applied to an invoice, they may exceed the original invoice amount, causing the net payment to be negative.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual entries or adjustments in the payment proposal may lead to incorrect calculations.
  Multiple Invoices: If multiple invoices are being processed together, the cumulative effect of these invoices may lead to a negative payment amount.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Invoices: Check the invoices associated with the payment run to ensure that the amounts are correct and that there are no discrepancies.
  Check Payment Terms: Verify the payment terms for the vendor and ensure they are set up correctly in the system.
  Adjust Credit Memos: If credit memos are involved, ensure they are correctly applied and do not exceed the original invoice amounts.
  Recalculate Payment Proposal: If you are using a payment proposal, try recalculating it to see if the issue persists.
  Manual Corrections: If necessary, manually adjust the amounts in the payment run to ensure that the net payment is not negative.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your finance or accounting team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to review and adjust payment proposals.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payment processing and handling invoices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the negative payment amount and take appropriate corrective actions.