How To Fix AA665 - The interest is now negative in area &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 665

• Message text: The interest is now negative in area &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA665 - The interest is now negative in area &. ?

  The SAP error message AA665 indicates that the interest amount calculated for an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module has become negative. This typically occurs when the interest calculation logic encounters a situation where the interest amount, based on the parameters set, results in a negative value. This can happen due to various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, data entry errors, or changes in asset values.
  Causes of Error AA665
  
  Negative Interest Rates: If the interest rate applied to the asset is negative, it can lead to negative interest calculations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the asset accounting configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected results.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entries in asset master records or during the interest calculation process can result in negative interest.
  Depreciation Adjustments: If there have been adjustments to the asset's depreciation that affect the interest calculation, it may lead to negative interest.
  Asset Transfers: Transfers or changes in asset values that are not properly accounted for can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions to Error AA665
  
  Check Interest Rate Configuration: Review the interest rate settings in the system to ensure that they are set correctly and that negative rates are not being applied.
  Review Asset Master Data: Check the asset master data for any incorrect entries or inconsistencies that could lead to negative interest calculations.
  Adjust Depreciation: If there have been recent changes to depreciation, ensure that they are correctly reflected in the asset accounting.
  Run Interest Calculation Again: After making necessary adjustments, re-run the interest calculation for the affected asset to see if the issue persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Asset Accounting and interest calculations for further guidance.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or S_ALR_87011990 (Asset History Sheet) to investigate the asset details.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for interest calculation can typically be found under the following path in SPRO: 
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Valuation > Interest Calculation.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the Asset Accounting module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.