How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES291 - Disbursement obligation must not be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Disbursement obligation must not be negative

What causes this issue?

The total of the partial waivers exceeds the contract capital.

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?

Delete one or more partial waivers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES291 - Disbursement obligation must not be negative ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES291 ("Disbursement obligation must not be negative") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with disbursement obligations in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a disbursement obligation that has resulted in a negative value, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have entered a negative value for a disbursement obligation inadvertently.
  Calculation Errors: There may be a miscalculation in the system that leads to a negative obligation, possibly due to incorrect configuration or data in related financial documents.
  Posting Errors: Previous postings or adjustments may have been made incorrectly, leading to a situation where the obligation appears negative.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other modules or external systems, data inconsistencies can lead to negative obligations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Entry: Check the transaction or document that triggered the error. Ensure that all amounts are entered correctly and that no negative values are being inputted.
  Check Related Transactions: Investigate any related financial transactions or postings that may have contributed to the negative obligation. Correct any discrepancies found.
  Adjust Calculations: If the error is due to a calculation issue, review the formulas or logic used in the relevant financial processes and make necessary adjustments.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to disbursement obligations. Ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent negative values.
  Run Reports: Use SAP reporting tools to identify any transactions that may be causing the negative obligation. This can help pinpoint the source of the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific guidance or patches that address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial documents, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message FTVV_MESSAGES291 in your SAP system.