How To Fix AO216 - Error when calculating the internal rate of return

AO216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Error when calculating the internal rate of return

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during calculation of the internal rate of return.
Possible causes are:
Evaluation type does not exist.
Yield curve type does not exist.
Reference interest rates are not maintained.

How to fix this error?

Check these Customizing settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AO216 - Details

• The SAP error message AO216, which indicates an error when calculating the internal rate of return (IRR), typically arises in the context of financial calculations within SAP systems, particularly in Asset Accounting or Investment Management modules. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes of AO216 Error
  
  
  Data Issues: The error may occur due to missing or incorrect data in the investment or asset records. This could include missing cash flow entries, incorrect dates, or invalid amounts.
  
  
  Calculation Parameters: The parameters set for the IRR calculation may not be appropriate. For example, if the cash flows are not structured correctly or if there are too many negative cash flows, the calculation may fail.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how IRR is calculated. This could include settings related to the financial management module.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such