How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES587 - Totals reference may not be smaller than the debit type

FTVV_MESSAGES587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Totals reference may not be smaller than the debit type

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FTVV_MESSAGES587 - Details

• The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES587 indicates that there is an issue with the totals reference in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the totals reference may not be smaller than the debit type. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, where the system is trying to validate the amounts being posted against the defined rules for debit and credit entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises from incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings, particularly in the way totals references and debit types are defined.
  Posting Logic: The logic used in the posting might be attempting to post a total amount that is less than the amount defined for the debit type, which violates the rules set in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry where the amounts being posted do not align with the expected values for the debit type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check