How To Fix FICO1098 - Condition &1, valid from &2: negative amount not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Condition &1, valid from &2: negative amount not possible

What causes this issue?

While you were editing the charge condition &V1& with Valid From date
&V2&, you entered a negative amount in the <LS>Amount, Minimum</> or
<LS>Maximum Amount</> field. Only absolute markup conditions are allowed
to have negative values.

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?

Change the plus/minus sign of your entry, or change the
<DS:DE.FICO_FINCREM>replacement category</> to <LB>Absolute Markup</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1098 - Condition &1, valid from &2: negative amount not possible ?

  The SAP error message FICO1098 indicates that a negative amount is not allowed for a specific condition in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This error typically arises when trying to post a transaction that involves a condition (like discounts, surcharges, or other financial conditions) that cannot accept negative values.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amount Posting: The error occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction with a negative amount for a condition that is not configured to accept negative values.
  Condition Configuration: The condition type may be set up in such a way that it only allows positive amounts. This is common for certain financial conditions where negative values do not make sense (e.g., discounts that cannot be negative).
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not support negative amounts for the specified condition.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that the amounts being entered are correct and that you are not unintentionally entering a negative value.
  Check Condition Configuration: 
  
  Go to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration for the condition type and check if it is set to allow negative amounts.
  If necessary, modify the configuration to allow negative amounts, but be cautious as this may have implications for financial reporting and accounting practices.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing the configuration, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of allowing negative amounts for the specific condition.
  Use Alternative Posting Methods: If the condition cannot be changed to allow negative amounts, consider using alternative methods to achieve the desired financial outcome (e.g., posting a separate transaction to adjust the amounts).
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address common issues and provide solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to condition types and their configurations to better understand how they work and the implications of allowing negative amounts.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, ensure thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FICO1098 error and implement a suitable solution.