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DK-R-016:For Danish Suppliers, a Credit note cannot have a negative total (PayableAmount)
Danish credit notes cannot have a negative PayableAmount. Credit notes should have positive amounts representing the credit being issued.
Fix this in your source system
MANUALDanish credit notes cannot have negative payable amounts. This may indicate the document type should be changed to an invoice, which requires business decision.
See the step-by-step instructions below to fix this error manually.
Why This Error Matters
Invoice will be rejected by Danish validation. Credit note amounts must be positive.
Common Causes
- Negative total entered on credit note
- Double negative from credit note reversal
- Calculation error produced negative amount
- Credit note confused with invoice adjustment
- Amounts not properly signed for credit note
Frequently Asked Questions
Danish credit notes cannot have a negative PayableAmount. Credit notes should have positive amounts representing the credit being issued.
Danish credit notes cannot have a negative PayableAmount. Credit notes should have positive amounts representing the credit being issued. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, DK-R-016 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.
Many instances of DK-R-016 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues.
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Last updated: 18 January 2026
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