How To Fix 67_LOAN_WRITE_OFF065 - Waiver of payment installment affects posted periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_LOAN_WRITE_OFF - Message Class for Waivers, Write-Offs and IVA

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Waiver of payment installment affects posted periods

What causes this issue?

Posted interest already exists for the posting period.

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?

Choose a posting date that is after the posted interest period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_LOAN_WRITE_OFF065 - Waiver of payment installment affects posted periods ?

  The SAP error message 67_LOAN_WRITE_OFF065 indicates that there is an issue related to the waiver of a payment installment that affects posted periods in the context of loan management. This error typically arises when you attempt to waive a payment installment for a loan that has already been posted in the financial accounting system, which can lead to inconsistencies in the financial records.
  Cause:
  
  Posted Periods: The error occurs because the payment installment you are trying to waive has already been posted in a financial period that is closed or has been finalized. SAP does not allow changes to posted periods to maintain the integrity of financial data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the loan management module that restrict the waiving of installments once they have been posted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the waiver operation on posted periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Periods: Verify the posting periods in the financial accounting module. If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily (if your business processes allow) to make the necessary changes.
  Adjust Waiver Process: If the installment has already been posted, consider adjusting the waiver process to handle it differently, such as creating a manual adjustment entry instead of waiving the installment.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the loan management module to ensure that they allow for waivers under the current circumstances. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the waiver has the appropriate authorizations to make changes to posted transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for loan management and financial accounting to understand the implications of waiving payment installments and how it interacts with posted periods.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or processes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.