How To Fix FINS_REV_REC012 - Positive values for revenues ("negative revenues") are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Positive values for revenues ("negative revenues") are not supported

What causes this issue?

For customer contract items like a sales order item or a contract item
in a customer project it is expected, that the amount for the total plan
revenue is a positive amount and that the amount of the cumulated actual
revenue with respect to the calculation period of the closing run is a
positive amount.
For the special case of a customer return item in sales, both the plan
revenue and the actual revenue have negative amounts.
Please note that in a journal entry item in financials positive costs
have positive amounts, but positive revenues have negative amounts.

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?

Please check the actual amount in a financial report. Sometimes it
happens that by mischance there is a credit memo which leads to this
situation temporarily for a certain calculation period of the closing
run. In this case you might apply a manual correction or you wait for
the closing run of the next period.
You also might check the plan values. It depends on the source of the
plan values which is used by revenue recognition, where this can be
checked.
You also might check the sources of revenue recognition. May be a
certain GL account or a condition type is not assigned.

For checking the sources you may use the app Revenue Recognition (Event
Based) , select detail, execute action evaluate, then explain
simulation.

For checking the sources you may use the support monitor, transaction
REV_REC_MON or REV_REC_SUP or the report FINS_TRR_ASS_RULE_DERIV_EXPL.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC012 - Positive values for revenues ("negative revenues") are not supported ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC012 indicates that there is an issue with the revenue recognition process in SAP, specifically related to the handling of revenue amounts. The error message states that positive values for revenues (often referred to as "negative revenues") are not supported. This typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition accounting, where the system expects certain values to be negative (for example, adjustments or reversals) but receives a positive value instead.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a positive revenue amount where a negative amount was expected.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to handle certain types of revenue transactions, leading to unexpected behavior.
  Posting Logic: The logic in the revenue recognition process may not be set up to handle certain scenarios, such as adjustments or corrections.
  Document Type: The document type used for the transaction may not support the entry of positive revenue values in the context of revenue recognition.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the revenue amounts are entered correctly. If a negative revenue (adjustment) is intended, ensure that it is entered as a negative value.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for revenue recognition in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the correct handling of revenue amounts.
  Adjust Document Type: If the document type used for the transaction does not support the entry of positive revenue values, consider using a different document type that is configured to handle such entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on revenue recognition processes and the specific requirements for entering revenue amounts.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Revenue Recognition: Understand the principles of revenue recognition as per accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 15, ASC 606) to ensure compliance and correct handling of revenue transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for revenue recognition, such as F.81 (Revenue Recognition) or F.2D (Display Revenue Recognition).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.