How To Fix BE089 - Positive amounts not permitted

BE089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Positive amounts not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have entered a positive amount. This is not permitted for this
document type in funds reservations.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Enter a negative amount.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE089 - Positive amounts not permitted ?

  The SAP error message BE089 ("Positive amounts not permitted") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with certain types of postings or adjustments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a negative amount, but a positive amount has been entered instead.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Amount Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a positive amount in a field that only accepts negative values (e.g., for certain types of adjustments, reversals, or corrections).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the specific transaction or account may be set to only allow negative amounts for certain operations.
  Business Logic: The business process may dictate that certain transactions should only be recorded as negative amounts (e.g., refunds, returns, or corrections).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Amount Entry: Review the transaction and ensure that the amount entered is correct. If a negative amount is required, change the entry to a negative value.
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the