How To Fix F107_CUST105 - A provision action has the negative amount &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F107_CUST - Customizing SAPF107

• Message number: 105

• Message text: A provision action has the negative amount &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F107_CUST105 - A provision action has the negative amount &1 ?

  The SAP error message F107_CUST105 with the description "A provision action has the negative amount &1" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with provisions or accruals in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a provision with a negative amount, which is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a provision with a negative value. This could happen due to incorrect data entry, misconfiguration, or a misunderstanding of how provisions should be recorded.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the provision accounts may not allow for negative entries, leading to this error when such entries are attempted.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a negative amount when they intended to enter a positive amount.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amount: Review the transaction or entry that triggered the error. Ensure that the amount being entered for the provision is positive and reflects the intended value.
  Correct Data Entry: If a negative amount was entered by mistake, correct it to a positive value and try processing the transaction again.
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings for the relevant financial accounts in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the correct handling of provisions and that negative amounts are not being incorrectly processed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly handle provisions and accruals in your specific version of SAP.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Provision Accounting: Understand the principles of provision accounting, including how provisions are created, adjusted, and reversed in financial statements.
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant SAP transaction codes that deal with provisions, such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) or FBS1 (Create Document for Accruals).
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in financial transactions are adequately trained on how to enter data correctly to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the negative amount and ensuring proper data entry and configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message F107_CUST105 effectively.