How To Fix FICA_CD012 - You cannot post a difference with amount zero

FICA_CD012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_CD - FI-CA: Cash Desk/Cash Journal

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You cannot post a difference with amount zero

What causes this issue?

You cannot post a difference with amount zero.

System Response

The system suppresses the posting of the difference.

How to fix this error?

Enter an amount for the current balance that is different to the
balance, or deactivate the item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 FICA_CD012 - You cannot post a difference with amount zero ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD012, which states "You cannot post a difference with amount zero," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to post a difference (such as a payment difference or a reconciliation difference) with a zero amount, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Amount Posting: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to post a difference with a zero amount. This can happen if the system is trying to reconcile accounts or process payments where the difference calculated is zero.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FI-CA module that do not allow zero amount postings for certain transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a zero amount when processing transactions, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction that triggered the error.