BR-28

Price before discount is negative

ErrorEN 16931BT-148

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What it means

The item gross price (BT-148), meaning the unit price before a price discount, must not be negative. Here, gross does not mean including VAT.

Typical causes

  • A return was entered with a negative price before discount
  • A discount was stored as a negative gross price

How to fix it

  1. Check the item’s price before discount
  2. Use a non-negative gross price and record any price discount separately
  3. Handle returns through the appropriate invoice or credit note workflow and validate again
What the rule says (technical)

The Item gross price (BT-148) shall NOT be negative.

Use a positive gross price; express discounts as price allowances.

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