How To Fix FKKCOLL145 - Negative open interest amount reported for collection unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKCOLL - Submission to Ext.Collection Agency/Legal Dunning Procedure

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Negative open interest amount reported for collection unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKCOLL145 - Negative open interest amount reported for collection unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKCOLL145 indicates that there is a negative open interest amount reported for a collection unit. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, particularly when dealing with collections and open items.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or inconsistent data entries in the contract account, leading to a negative open interest amount.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for interest calculation may not be set up correctly, resulting in erroneous calculations.
  Timing Issues: If transactions are processed out of sequence or if there are timing issues with postings, it can lead to negative amounts.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to the account may inadvertently create a negative open interest.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entries: Review the entries in the contract account to ensure that all amounts are correctly posted and that there are no discrepancies.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for interest calculation in the FI-CA module. Ensure that the interest calculation parameters are set correctly.
  Analyze Open Items: Use transaction codes like FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to analyze open items and identify any inconsistencies.
  Recalculate Interest: If the configuration is correct, you may need to recalculate the interest for the affected collection unit. This can often be done through the transaction FQEVENT or similar.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FQEVENT, FBL5N, and FBL1N for managing and reviewing contract accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.