How To Fix FICUSTOM026 - Amount is equal to zero

FICUSTOM026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Amount is equal to zero

What causes this issue?

The amount of the request is zero.

System Response

A single request with the amount zero cannot be transferred into the
status "Complete".

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM026 - Amount is equal to zero ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM026: Amount is equal to zero typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with postings or entries that require a monetary amount. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to process a transaction where the amount specified is zero, which is not allowed in many financial contexts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Amount Entry: The most straightforward cause is that a user is trying to post a transaction (like an invoice, payment, or journal entry) with a zero amount.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in data entry where the amount field was left blank or incorrectly filled.
  Calculation Errors: If the amount is derived from calculations (e.g., totals from line items), there may be an issue in the calculation logic leading to a zero result.
  
  Configuration Issues: Certain configurations in the financial module may enforce rules that do not allow zero amounts for specific