How To Fix ACE_S4164 - Row &1: Positive amounts are not allowed.

ACE_S4164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_S4 - Messages for S/4HANA Accrual Engine

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Row &1: Positive amounts are not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4164 - Row &1: Positive amounts are not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4164 "Row &1: Positive amounts are not allowed" typically occurs in the context of financial postings or data entries where a positive amount is not permissible for a specific row or transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of journal entries, invoice processing, or when dealing with certain financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Business Logic Restrictions: The system may have specific business rules that dictate that certain accounts or transaction types can only accept negative amounts (e.g., expense accounts, certain types of adjustments).
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a positive amount in a field that is expected to contain a negative value.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the financial module may restrict certain accounts to only allow negative postings.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may only allow specific types of amounts (positive or negative) based on the business process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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