How To Fix IHC643 - Recipient account amount negative: &

IHC643 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Recipient account amount negative: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC643 - Recipient account amount negative: & ?

  The SAP error message IHC643, which states "Recipient account amount negative: &," typically occurs in the context of the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the amount being processed for a recipient account, specifically that the amount is negative when it should not be.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amounts: The most common cause of this error is that a transaction is attempting to post a negative amount to a recipient account, which is not allowed in certain contexts (e.g., when transferring funds between companies).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the IHC settings that do not allow for negative amounts in certain transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during transaction processing can lead to negative amounts being entered inadvertently.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversion issues, it might lead to unexpected negative amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction data that is being processed to