How To Fix F=111 - Neg. flow from & to & treated as virt. prim. costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F= -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Neg. flow from & to & treated as virt. prim. costs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F=111 - Neg. flow from & to & treated as virt. prim. costs ?

  The SAP error message F=111, which states "Neg. flow from & to & treated as virt. prim. costs," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling within SAP. This message indicates that there is a negative flow of costs or revenues between two cost centers or internal orders, which is being treated as virtual primary costs.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Flow: The error arises when there is a negative posting (e.g., a credit) that is being processed between two accounts or cost centers. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect manual entries.
  Reversals of previous transactions.
  Adjustments or corrections that result in negative values.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the cost centers or internal orders may not allow for negative postings, leading to this error.
  
  
  Posting Logic: The system may interpret the negative flow as a virtual primary cost, which is not allowed in certain scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Transactions: Check the transactions that led to the negative flow. Ensure that all postings are correct and that there are no unintended negative entries.
  
  
  Adjust Entries: If the negative flow is due to an error, you may need to reverse or adjust the entries to correct the flow. This may involve creating a new positive entry to offset the negative one.
  
  
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings for the relevant cost centers or internal orders. Ensure that they are set up to handle the types of transactions you are processing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling negative flows in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), and KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items) to analyze the postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP financial accounting and controlling to better understand how to manage cost flows and postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.