How To Fix ICL_H246 - Net total amount has a negative value of (&2 &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_H - Health Insurance

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Net total amount has a negative value of (&2 &1)

What causes this issue?

The net total amount has the negative value
of &v2& &v1&, but a negative net total amount is not
permitted.

System Response

The system displays an error message. It displays the old, non-negative
net total amount until the current value is no longer
negative.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries in the invoice.
<ZH>Note</>: Keep in mind that details on the deductible at invoice
header or at invoice item level contribute a negative amount to the net
total amount.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_H246 - Net total amount has a negative value of (&2 &1) ?

  The SAP error message ICL_H246 indicates that there is a negative net total amount in a financial transaction, which is not allowed in the context of the specific process you are working with. This error typically arises in the context of insurance claims processing or financial postings where the system expects the net total amount to be zero or positive.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A negative value may have been entered incorrectly during the transaction process.
  Calculation Errors: There may be an issue with how amounts are being calculated, leading to a negative net total.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle certain types of transactions correctly, leading to unexpected negative values.
  Posting Errors: Previous postings or adjustments may have resulted in a negative balance that is now being reflected in the current transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction details to ensure that all amounts are entered correctly. Look for any negative entries that should be positive.
  Recalculate Amounts: If the amounts are derived from calculations, verify the formulas and logic used to ensure they are correct.
  Adjust Previous Postings: If the negative amount is due to previous postings, you may need to adjust or reverse those postings to correct the balance.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the specific module (e.g., Claims Management) to ensure they are set up correctly to handle the transactions you are processing.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in reviewing or correcting the data (e.g., FB03 for document display, FBL1N for vendor line items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Claims Management) to understand the expected behavior and constraints regarding financial postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.