How To Fix BE084 - Negative amounts not allowed

BE084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Negative amounts not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered a negative amount as the reduction rate. This is not
permitted for funds reservations.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a positive amount.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE084 - Negative amounts not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BE084 ("Negative amounts not allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounting entries, invoices, or payment processing. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where a negative amount is not permissible according to the configuration or business rules set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative amount in a field that does not allow it.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow negative amounts for certain types of transactions, such as invoices or credit memos.
  Business Rules: Company policies or legal regulations may dictate that certain transactions cannot have negative amounts.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types in SAP may not allow negative amounts based on their configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Data Entry: Check the transaction or document where the error occurred. Ensure that all amounts are entered correctly and that no negative values are