How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES194 - Functions for capital reductions are not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Functions for capital reductions are not permitted

What causes this issue?

You are only permitted to enter or delete capital reductions with the
transactions <ZK>Waiver</>, <ZK>Partial Waiver </>or <ZK>Reactivate.</>

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES194 - Functions for capital reductions are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES194 indicates that functions related to capital reductions are not permitted in the current context. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions involving capital management, such as when trying to execute a capital reduction process for a company code or a specific financial entity.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow capital reductions for certain company codes or financial entities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform capital reduction functions.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or legal restrictions in place that prevent capital reductions from being processed.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support capital reductions.
  System Status: The company code or financial entity may be in a status that does not allow for capital reductions (e.g., closed fiscal year).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that capital reductions are allowed for the relevant company code. This can be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the settings for capital management.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Review Business Rules: Consult with the finance or legal department to understand any business rules or legal restrictions that may be preventing the capital reduction.
  Use Correct Transaction Type: Ensure that the correct transaction type is being used for the capital reduction process. Refer to the documentation or consult with a functional consultant if needed.
  Check Company Code Status: Ensure that the company code is in an appropriate status to allow capital reductions. If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open it or perform the transaction in the correct period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for capital management and financial transactions to understand the requirements and processes involved in capital reductions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.