How To Fix FINS_REV_REC013 - Negative costs are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Negative costs are not supported

What causes this issue?

For customer contract items such as a sales order item or contract item
in a customer project, it is normally the case that the amount for the
total plan costs is positive and the amount of the cumulated actual
costs with respect to the calculation period of the closing run is also
positive.
For customer return item in sales, however, both the plan costs and the
actual costs are 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. It can sometimes
happen that a debit memo results in this situation temporarily for a
certain calculation period of the closing run. In this case you can
apply a manual correction or wait for the closing run of the next
period.
You might also want to check the plan values. Where to make the check
depends on the source of the plan values used by revenue recognition.
You can also check the sources of revenue recognition. It could be that
a certain GL account or condition type is not assigned.

To check the sources, you can use the Revenue Recognition (Event-Based)
app. Select detail, revalue, then explain the simulation.

To check the sources, 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_REC013 - Negative costs are not supported ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC013 indicates that negative costs are not supported in the context of revenue recognition. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process a transaction that involves negative cost entries, which is not allowed in the revenue recognition process.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Cost Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to recognize revenue or costs that have negative values. This can happen due to incorrect data entry, adjustments, or corrections that result in negative amounts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the revenue recognition module that do not allow for negative costs.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data, such as incorrect postings or inconsistencies in the cost structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the specific transaction that triggered the error. Look for any negative cost entries and correct them. Ensure that all cost entries are positive.
  Adjustments: If negative costs were entered as part of an adjustment, consider whether the adjustment can be made in a different way that does not involve negative values.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings in the revenue recognition module to ensure that they are set up correctly. Consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant if necessary.
  Data Validation: Perform a data validation check to ensure that all relevant entries in the system are correct and consistent. This may involve running reports or using transaction codes to analyze the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to revenue recognition and cost postings for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or CJI3 (Project Actual Cost Line Items) to analyze the cost entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.