How To Fix FKKPREP174 - ... balance < 0! Initial processing not relevant

FKKPREP174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKPREP - Prepaid Functions

• Message number: 174

• Message text: ... balance < 0! Initial processing not relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKPREP174 - ... balance < 0! Initial processing not relevant ?

  The SAP error message FKKPREP174 typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when there is an issue with the balance of a contract account. The message indicates that the balance is less than zero, which is not acceptable for the processing being attempted.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Balance: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected a negative balance in the contract account. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect postings or transactions that have resulted in a negative balance.
  Manual adjustments or corrections that were not properly accounted for.
  Issues with billing or payment processing that have not been resolved.
  
  
  
  Initial Processing Not Relevant: The message also indicates that the initial processing is not relevant, which may suggest that the system is trying to perform an operation that is not applicable due to the negative balance.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKPREP174 error, you can take the following