How To Fix BQ214 - Total release of payments is negative

BQ214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Total release of payments is negative

What causes this issue?

The overall release for payments in one or more funds center(s)/
commitment item(s) is negative.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BQ214 - Details

• The SAP error message BQ214, which states "Total release of payments is negative," typically occurs in the context of payment processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or payment runs. This error indicates that the total amount that is being released for payment is negative, which is not permissible in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payment Amounts: The payment amounts for the invoices or documents being processed may have been incorrectly entered or calculated, leading to a negative total.
  Credit Memos: If there are credit memos that exceed the total of the invoices being paid, it can result in a negative payment amount.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms applied to the invoices may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the amounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment program or the payment methods being used.
  Document Status: The status of the documents being processed may not be