How To Fix ICC_BTR006 - Negative amount in trans. &1 for CoCd &2; database cannot be updated

ICC_BTR006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_BTR - Treasury Localization for Brazil

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Negative amount in trans. &1 for CoCd &2; database cannot be updated

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

The system cannot update the table IDCFMBRSETX_HST with the result.

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.

ICC_BTR006 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_BTR006 indicates that there is a negative amount in a transaction for a specific company code (CoCd) that cannot be processed, leading to a failure in updating the database. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of accounting or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amounts: The primary cause of this error is the presence of a negative amount in a transaction that is not allowed for the specific configuration of the company code. This could happen due to incorrect data entry, such as entering a negative value where only positive values are expected.
  
  Configuration Issues: The company code may have specific settings that do not permit negative amounts for certain types of transactions.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules defined in the system may not allow for negative postings in certain accounts or transaction types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction that triggered the error. Look for