BR-27

Net unit price is negative

ErrorEN 16931BT-146

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What it means

The net unit price (BT-146) must be zero or positive. A negative line total is not itself prohibited by this rule; the problem is the negative unit price.

Typical causes

  • A return was entered with a negative unit price
  • A discount was entered as a negative price

How to fix it

  1. Check the affected item’s net unit price
  2. For an invoice return, use a non-negative price with the appropriate negative quantity; for a discount, use an allowance
  3. For credit notes, use your software’s credit note workflow and validate again
What the rule says (technical)

The Item net price (BT-146) shall NOT be negative.

Use a positive price with a negative quantity for returns, or a line allowance for discounts.

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