How To Fix GLE_ECS_MSG_S020 - First-level check: Amount is zero; item &1 is ignored

GLE_ECS_MSG_S020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MSG_S - Predefined Messages in Error Correction System

• Message number: 020

• Message text: First-level check: Amount is zero; item &1 is ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S020 - First-level check: Amount is zero; item &1 is ignored ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S020 indicates that during a financial transaction or posting, the system has encountered an item with a zero amount. This message is part of the error handling in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the General Ledger (GL) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A line item in a financial document has a zero amount, which is not valid for processing.
  The system is set to ignore items with zero amounts, leading to the message being triggered.
  This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect calculations, or system configurations that allow zero amounts to be entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Document: Check the financial document that triggered the error. Look for line items with a zero amount.
  
  
  Correct the Amount: If the zero amount is incorrect, update the line item with the correct amount. Ensure that all line items