How To Fix IDGT_LC144 - Cannot combine positive documents and negative documents

IDGT_LC144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDGT_LC -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Cannot combine positive documents and negative documents

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the document flow of the positive documents and the negative
documents. If the documents are not related, you cannot combine the
documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IDGT_LC144 - Details

• The SAP error message IDGT_LC144, which states "Cannot combine positive documents and negative documents," typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial documents or postings. This error indicates that there is an attempt to combine or process both positive and negative documents in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The error often arises when there is an attempt to process a transaction that includes both positive (e.g., invoices, receipts) and negative (e.g., credit memos, returns) documents together in a single operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that it does not allow the combination of these document types for certain transactions or reports.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of documents in a transaction can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Separate Processing: Ensure that positive and negative documents are processed separately. For example, if you