How To Fix G5179 - Only negative amount is allowed for asset retirement transaction.

G5179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Only negative amount is allowed for asset retirement transaction.

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G5179 - Details

• The SAP error message G5179, which states "Only negative amount is allowed for asset retirement transaction," typically occurs when you are trying to post an asset retirement transaction with a positive amount. In SAP, asset retirement transactions are meant to reflect the disposal or retirement of an asset, which inherently involves a negative value to indicate a reduction in the asset's value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Amount: The most common cause of this error is that the amount entered for the asset retirement transaction is positive instead of negative.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be configured correctly to handle asset retirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset accounting module that do not allow for proper posting of retirement transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amount: Ensure that the amount you are trying to post for the asset retirement transaction is negative. If you are using a positive amount, change it