How To Fix FKKINV162 - Percentage rate for charges/discounts must not be negative

FKKINV162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Percentage rate for charges/discounts must not be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV162 - Percentage rate for charges/discounts must not be negative ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV162 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage rate for charges or discounts in a financial transaction, specifically that the percentage rate must not be negative. This error typically occurs in the context of invoicing or billing processes within the SAP system, particularly in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Percentage Rate: The most direct cause of this error is that a negative value has been entered for a charge or discount percentage in the invoice or billing document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow negative percentages for certain types of charges or discounts.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a negative value due to a misunderstanding of the input fields or a typographical error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the invoice or billing document where the error occurred. Ensure that all percentage rates for charges