How To Fix VKKICDR151 - Tax amount &1 is negative, only positive values are permitted

VKKICDR151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKICDR - Message for ICDR service

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Tax amount &1 is negative, only positive values are permitted

What causes this issue?

The tax amount &V1& of an InsuranceCollectionDisbursementRequest (ICDR)
item has a negative value. However, tax amounts of an ICDR item must
always contain a positive value.
The <ZK>PropertyMovementDirectionCode</> parameter determines the plus
or minus sign in front of the tax amount of an ICDR item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKICDR151 - Tax amount &1 is negative, only positive values are permitted ?

  The SAP error message VKKICDR151 indicates that a tax amount is being processed as negative, which is not allowed in the context of the transaction you are attempting to execute. This error typically arises in scenarios involving tax calculations, such as during invoice processing, sales order creation, or other financial transactions where tax amounts are expected to be positive.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Tax Amount: The most direct cause of this error is that a negative value has been entered for a tax amount in a transaction where only positive values are permitted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of tax codes or tax calculation settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative value instead of a positive one.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently be causing negative tax amounts to be calculated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review