How To Fix FKK_RTP085 - Incoming payment must have a positive amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_RTP -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Incoming payment must have a positive amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_RTP085 - Incoming payment must have a positive amount ?

  The SAP error message FKK_RTP085 indicates that an incoming payment must have a positive amount. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when processing incoming payments.
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to post an incoming payment with a non-positive amount (zero or negative). This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a zero or negative amount while processing the payment.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the payment processing settings that allows for invalid amounts.
  Payment Document: The payment document being referenced may have been incorrectly set up or may not have the correct amount.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Payment Amount: Verify the amount being entered for the incoming payment. Ensure that it is a positive value.
  Review Payment Document: If the payment is being processed from a document, check the document for any discrepancies in the amount.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error was due to incorrect data entry, re-enter the payment with the correct positive amount.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the FI-CA module to ensure that there are no restrictions or validations that could be causing this error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to incoming payments in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-28 (Post Incoming Payments) or F-32 (Clear Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing the payment has the appropriate roles and permissions to perform the transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully process the incoming payment.