How To Fix 8B556 - Negative total value in nota fiscal

8B556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Negative total value in nota fiscal

What causes this issue?

A negative total value appears in the nota fiscal. You are trying to
create a "correction" or "complementar" type nota fiscal. Probably,
you chose correction instead of complementar or vice versa.

System Response

Not possible to proceed.

How to fix this error?

Create a new sales order using the appropriate nota fiscal doc. type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B556 - Negative total value in nota fiscal ?

  The SAP error message 8B556, which indicates a "Negative total value in nota fiscal," typically arises in the context of Brazilian fiscal compliance, particularly when dealing with the Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e) system. This error occurs when the total value of the invoice (nota fiscal) is negative, which is not permissible under Brazilian tax regulations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Invoice Amount: The most common cause is that the total amount of the invoice is calculated as negative, which can happen due to various reasons such as:
  
  Incorrectly entered amounts in the invoice.
  Discounts or returns that exceed the total value of the goods/services.
  Manual adjustments that lead to a negative total.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as entering a negative quantity or incorrect pricing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system related to tax codes, pricing procedures, or invoice types.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Invoice Details: Check the invoice for any incorrect entries. Ensure that the total amount is