How To Fix FMCA1115 - Invoice total for BP &1 account &2 has negative amount &3

FMCA1115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA1 - IS-PS-CA: Messages about Contract A/R & A/P

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Invoice total for BP &1 account &2 has negative amount &3

What causes this issue?

The credit memo amount of &V3& appeared when an invoice for business
partner &V1& account &V2& was created. It is not permissable to create
a credit memo for contract account <DS:DE.INVTP_PS>Invoice Type</>.

System Response

No invoice was produced. The affected items remain unchanged in the
system.
WHAT_TO_DO&
If necessary check and correct the system settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you wish change the <DS:DE.NEG_SUMS_ACCEPT_PS>Allow Credit Memos</>
indicator for the invoice type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1115 - Invoice total for BP &1 account &2 has negative amount &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1115 indicates that there is an issue with the invoice total for a Business Partner (BP) and a specific account. The message states that the invoice total is negative, which is not allowed in the context of the financial transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Invoice Amount: The most common cause of this error is that the invoice being processed has a negative total amount. This could happen if there are credit memos or adjustments that result in a negative total.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial management settings that do not allow for negative amounts in certain accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during invoice creation could lead to incorrect amounts being entered.
  Business Partner Settings: The settings for the Business Partner may not allow for negative postings or may have restrictions based on the account type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Invoice: Check the invoice details to ensure that