How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG024 - Recipient amount is negative; Payment order cannot be displayed

IHC_GUI_MSG024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Recipient amount is negative; Payment order cannot be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG024 - Recipient amount is negative; Payment order cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG024 indicates that there is an issue with a payment order where the recipient amount is negative. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Settlement (IHC) module, which is used for managing intercompany transactions and payments.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the amount intended for a recipient in a payment order is negative. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative amount for the payment order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment order or the related financial settings.
  Business Logic Errors: The business logic or rules governing the payment order may not allow for negative amounts, which could be due to specific business requirements or regulations.
  Reversal Transactions: If a transaction is being reversed, it might inadvertently create a negative amount.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take