How To Fix F5A059 - Total is zero, final amount cannot be defaulted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Total is zero, final amount cannot be defaulted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A059 - Total is zero, final amount cannot be defaulted ?

  The SAP error message F5A059 ("Total is zero, final amount cannot be defaulted") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or invoice management. This error indicates that the system is unable to default a final amount because the total amount being processed is zero.
  Causes:
  
  
  Zero Amount Transactions: The most common cause is that the transaction being processed has a total amount of zero. This can happen if:
  
  An invoice or payment document has been created with no line items or all line items have a value of zero.
  There is a misconfiguration in the pricing conditions or discounts that results in a zero total.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have inadvertently entered incorrect data, leading to a zero total.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: In some cases, the configuration settings for the relevant financial module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in calculating totals.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Document: Review the document (invoice, payment, etc.) that triggered the error. Ensure that:
  
  There are valid line items with non-zero amounts.
  All necessary data has been entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: If applicable, check the pricing conditions and ensure that they are set up correctly. Make sure that discounts or other adjustments are not inadvertently reducing the total to zero.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the settings in the relevant financial module.
  
  
  Recreate the Document: If the document is found to be incorrect, consider deleting and recreating it with the correct values.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices)
  F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments)
  FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial transactions and error handling for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.