How To Fix FICA_CD107 - The reversal leads to a negative cash balance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 107

• Message text: The reversal leads to a negative cash balance

What causes this issue?

The reversal of the payment results in a negative cash balance.

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?

Reversing the payment and resetting clearing makes sense only in the
following circumstances:
You want to refund a payment to the customer.
In that case, first post a deposit. In this way, you avoid the situation
where there is not enough cash in the cash desk for the refund.
You have found (for example, at the cash desk closing) that you have
accepted counterfeit money.
The reversal of the payment here results in a negative cash balance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_CD107 - The reversal leads to a negative cash balance ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD107, which states "The reversal leads to a negative cash balance," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions within the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP FI-CA) modules. This error indicates that a reversal transaction would result in a negative cash balance, which is not permissible in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Reversal of Payments: The error often arises when attempting to reverse a payment or a transaction that would cause the cash balance to drop below zero.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that do not allow for negative balances.
  Insufficient Funds: The account from which the reversal is being made may not have sufficient funds to cover the reversal.
  Transaction Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other transactions that affect the cash balance, leading to this error when trying to reverse.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Balance: Before performing a reversal, check the current cash balance of the account to ensure that it can accommodate the reversal without going negative.
  Adjust Transactions: If the reversal is necessary, consider adjusting other related transactions to ensure that the cash balance remains positive.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they allow for the desired transaction types and balances.
  Consult with Finance Team: Work with your finance team to understand the implications of the reversal and to determine if there are alternative solutions.
  Use Alternative Methods: If a direct reversal is not possible, consider using alternative methods such as creating a new transaction to offset the original one instead of reversing it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that can help you analyze account balances, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the FI-CA module to understand the implications of cash balance management and transaction reversals.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI-CA for further assistance.