How To Fix FVD_CUSTOMIZING102 - Negative postings not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Negative postings not permitted

What causes this issue?

Negative postings are permitted for the company code. This prevents the
account balances from being increased by reversal postings. However,
negative postings cannot be processed in the context of loans
processing.

System Response

Customizing error. The system displays a warning.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use Loans Management in the company code specified, you
need to define negative postings as not permitted in the definition of
the company code.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING102 - Negative postings not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING102 indicates that negative postings are not permitted in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts that are configured to disallow negative postings.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error is often due to the configuration settings in the Financial Services (FS) module, where certain accounts or transaction types are set to prevent negative postings.
  Account Type: The account type being used may not allow for negative balances. For example, certain asset or liability accounts may be configured to only accept positive values.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being processed may not support negative postings, which can be a restriction based on business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant account in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the account is set up to allow negative postings if that is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Verify the transaction type being used and check if it is configured to allow negative postings.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or financial team to determine if the transaction type can be modified.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Logic:
  
  If negative postings are not allowed for a valid business reason, consider adjusting the posting logic to ensure that only positive values are posted.
  This may involve changing the way transactions are recorded or processed in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to financial postings and account configurations to understand the implications of allowing or disallowing negative postings.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for posting transactions to avoid attempts to post negative values where they are not permitted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to account configuration (e.g., OBY6 for company code settings, FS00 for G/L account master data).
  Testing: If changes are made to account settings or transaction types, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.