How To Fix F5857 - System error: Amount field is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 857

• Message text: System error: Amount field is negative

What causes this issue?

An amount field, smaller than zero, was found in the program interface
to financial accounting

System Response

System error

How to fix this error?

Check whether negative amounts were transferred to the financial
accounting interface as a result of an entry from the application which
calls up the interface. You should otherwise contact your consultant or
SAP directly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5857 - System error: Amount field is negative ?

  The SAP error message F5857, which states "System error: Amount field is negative," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where a negative amount is not allowed or expected. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when posting journal entries.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Amounts Not Allowed: The system may be configured to disallow negative amounts for certain types of transactions or accounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the financial document types or account settings may not permit negative values.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value in a field that does not accept it.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or user exits in the system, they may be incorrectly handling amounts, leading to this error.
  Posting Rules: Certain posting rules or validations may be triggered that prevent negative amounts from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the transaction or document being processed to ensure that no negative amounts are being entered where they are not allowed.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the relevant document types and accounts to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the expected amounts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific requirements for the transaction type you are working with.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you may need to debug the transaction to identify where the negative amount is being generated or processed.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), or F-02 (General Posting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom code is involved, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may be affecting the processing of amounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.