How To Fix BQ218 - Annual release & is negative

BQ218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Annual release & is negative

What causes this issue?

The annual release for one or more funds center(s)/commitment item(s)
is negative.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BQ218 - Details

• The SAP error message BQ218 typically relates to issues with the annual release of a specific financial or accounting document, indicating that the annual release is negative. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the processing of financial statements, tax calculations, or year-end closing activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Annual Release: The error suggests that the annual release amount is negative, which may not be valid based on the business rules or configurations in your SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the financial configuration, such as tax codes, account determination, or other related settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be mistakes in data entry, such as incorrect amounts or postings that lead to a negative balance.
  Posting Period Issues: The error might arise if there are issues with the posting periods, such as trying to post to a closed period or an incorrect fiscal year.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Document: Check the document