How To Fix FICO1195 - Only positive amounts possible for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Only positive amounts possible for &1

What causes this issue?

Only positive amounts are permitted for non-markup conditions.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1195 - Only positive amounts possible for &1 ?

  The SAP error message FICO1195 ("Only positive amounts possible for &1") typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when a transaction is attempted with a negative amount in a context where only positive amounts are allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when posting to certain accounts, creating invoices, or processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amounts: The most common cause is that the system is trying to process a transaction with a negative amount where only positive amounts are permitted. This could be due to user error or incorrect data entry.
  Account Configuration: Certain accounts may be configured to only accept positive amounts. For example, revenue accounts typically should not have negative postings.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not allow negative amounts. For instance, certain types of invoices or payment transactions may require positive amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amount: Review the transaction details to ensure that the amount being posted is indeed positive. If a negative amount was entered by mistake, correct it to a positive value.
  Review Account Settings: Check the configuration of the account involved in the transaction. Ensure that it is set up to allow the type of transaction you are trying to perform.
  Transaction Type Validation: Verify that the transaction type you are using allows for the posting of positive amounts only. If you need to post a negative amount, consider using a different transaction type or method.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific rules regarding the accounts and transaction types you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICO1195 error and successfully process your transaction.