How To Fix CRMS4_PS_NET094 - Deduction amount must not be positive; deduction type &2, priority &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_NET - Net Calculation

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Deduction amount must not be positive; deduction type &2, priority &3

What causes this issue?

Net calculation has been called to process invalid data sets. Deduction
amounts must not be positive.

System Response

The deduction item cannot be processed, and the net calculation fails
for the entire net calculation unit period.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The error is most likely caused by a problem in one of the areas in
front of net calculation, for example the WebClient user interface.
If the problem has not been caused by customer-specific adjustments,
contact SAP with the details of the error.
The gross payment document which triggered the net calculation has the
version ID &V1&, deduction type &V2&, deduction priority &V3& valid for
&V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_NET094 - Deduction amount must not be positive; deduction type &2, priority &3 ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_NET094 indicates that there is an issue with a deduction amount in the context of a pricing or billing process, specifically in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. The message states that the deduction amount must not be positive for a specific deduction type and priority.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Deduction Configuration: The deduction type defined in the system may not allow for positive amounts. This could be due to configuration settings in the pricing procedure or the specific deduction type settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a positive deduction amount was incorrectly entered when it should be zero or negative.
  Business Logic Violation: The business rules defined in the system may dictate that certain deduction types should not have positive values, possibly due to the nature of the deduction (e.g., discounts, allowances).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deduction Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the deduction type in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the deduction type allows for the intended values (positive, negative, or zero).
  Adjust the configuration if necessary to align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Verify the transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Check the values entered for the deduction amount and ensure they are correct.
  If a positive amount was entered by mistake, correct it to zero or a negative value as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Rules:
  
  Review the business rules related to pricing and deductions to ensure compliance.
  If the deduction type is meant to be positive, consider whether a different deduction type should be used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for development objects to investigate further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to pricing procedures and deduction types for more detailed information.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.