How To Fix P2374 - Specified number is too small: please account for negative deduction

P2374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Specified number is too small: please account for negative deduction

What causes this issue?

The quota entitlement may not fall short of the limit for negative
deduction as the infotype record is not deductible.

System Response

You cannot save the current infotype record.

How to fix this error?

Please check the negative deduction limit for the relevant quota type,
or change the entitlement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2374 - Specified number is too small: please account for negative deduction ?

  The SAP error message P2374, which states "Specified number is too small: please account for negative deduction," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial transactions where a deduction or amount being processed is not valid due to its size or sign (positive/negative).
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Deduction: The error often arises when a deduction amount is expected to be negative (for example, a refund or reversal) but is either not specified correctly or is too small to be processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or deduction types in the system, leading to incorrect handling of negative values.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during payroll processing or transaction posting can lead to this error, especially if the deduction amount is not properly defined.
  Threshold Limits: The system may have predefined limits for deductions, and if the specified amount falls below these limits, the error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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