How To Fix AO_PLANNING020 - Net present value cannot be calculated in object currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO_PLANNING - Message Class for Project WGRS-4B4R6S

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Net present value cannot be calculated in object currency &2

What causes this issue?

The system determines the net present value in object currency &V2&
internally by translating controlling area currency &V1& to object
currency &V2&.
This translation caused an internal field overflow.

System Response

It is not possible to transfer the value.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO_PLANNING020 - Net present value cannot be calculated in object currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message AO_PLANNING020, which states "Net present value cannot be calculated in object currency &2," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting or Investment Management when the system is unable to compute the Net Present Value (NPV) for a specific investment or asset in the specified currency.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error may arise if there are missing or incorrect cash flow data entries, such as investment costs, revenues, or other cash inflows/outflows that are necessary for NPV calculation.
  Currency Issues: The currency settings for the object may not be correctly configured, or there may be inconsistencies between the currency of the cash flows and the object currency.
  Invalid Parameters: The parameters required for the NPV calculation, such as the discount rate or time periods, may not be set correctly.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the calculation from being performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Cash Flow Data: Review the cash flow entries associated with the investment or asset. Ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly entered.
  Verify Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings for the object are correct. Check if the cash flows are in the same currency as the object currency.
  Review Calculation Parameters: Check the parameters used for the NPV calculation, such as the discount rate and time periods. Make sure they are set correctly and are valid.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on NPV calculations in your version of SAP.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process or checking for any system notes or patches that may address known issues related to NPV calculations.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a technical issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AO01 (Create Asset), AO02 (Change Asset), and AO03 (Display Asset) to manage asset-related data.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that all necessary parameters for NPV calculations are correctly set.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect the NPV calculation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the AO_PLANNING020 error in SAP.