How To Fix ICC_BTR005 - Negative position amount in transaction &1 for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_BTR - Treasury Localization for Brazil

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Negative position amount in transaction &1 for company code &2

What causes this issue?

The sale transaction resulted in a tax amount that is larger than the
remaining position amount. Thus, the calculated total position amount is
negative.

System Response

When running the report in productive run, the system will not be able
to store this amount in the database.

How to fix this error?

Either the amount in the sale transaction or the previous position
amounts are incorrect. Adjust the sale transaction or post the tax
manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_BTR005 - Negative position amount in transaction &1 for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message ICC_BTR005 indicates that there is a negative position amount in a transaction for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of cash management or bank accounting.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Data: A transaction may have been entered with a negative amount that is not allowed for the specific type of transaction or account.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow negative amounts for certain accounts or transaction types.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where a positive amount was expected but a negative amount was entered.
  Reconciliation Issues: Problems during reconciliation processes where transactions are not properly matched, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICC_BTR005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the specific transaction (identified by &1) for the company code (&2) to ensure that the amounts are entered correctly. Look for any negative amounts that should not be there.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Verify the configuration settings for the relevant accounts and transaction types in the SAP system. Ensure that negative amounts are allowed if they are necessary for your business processes.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the transaction by entering the appropriate positive amounts.
  
  
  Reconcile Transactions: If the error is related to reconciliation, ensure that all transactions are properly matched and that there are no discrepancies in the accounts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 that may help in reviewing or correcting the transactions, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to the transactions in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.