How To Fix PSSC_GROSS053 - GED &1 item &2, based on SSP &3 item &4, can only have negative amounts

PSSC_GROSS053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_GROSS - Gross Entitlement and Payment

• Message number: 053

• Message text: GED &1 item &2, based on SSP &3 item &4, can only have negative amounts

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PSSC_GROSS053 - Details

• The SAP error message PSSC_GROSS053 indicates that there is an issue with the amount being processed in a specific context related to the SAP system's handling of financial transactions, particularly in the context of Gross Amount calculations. This error typically arises in scenarios involving financial postings, such as in the SAP S/4HANA system or other modules that deal with financial data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message states that a specific item (identified by &2) associated with a particular SSP (Service Settlement Process) (identified by &3) can only have negative amounts. This usually means that the system is expecting a negative value for that item, but a positive value or zero has been provided instead. This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a positive amount when a negative amount was expected.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that certain items are only allowed to