How To Fix FVD_DEFCAP052 - Capitalization of overdue items is not activated for product type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_DEFCAP - Deferral/Capitalization

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Capitalization of overdue items is not activated for product type &1

What causes this issue?

The capitalization of overdue items has not been released in Customizing
for product type &V1& for the loan.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_DEFCAP052 - Capitalization of overdue items is not activated for product type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_DEFCAP052 indicates that the capitalization of overdue items is not activated for a specific product type. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of asset management or loan management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to capitalize overdue items (such as overdue interest or overdue principal) for a product type that has not been configured to allow this functionality. This can happen if:
  
  The product type settings do not enable capitalization of overdue items.
  The configuration for the product type is incomplete or incorrect.
  The relevant business rules or policies have not been set up to allow for capitalization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and modify the configuration settings for the relevant product type. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant area for your product type (e.g., Financial Services > Loans Management > Product Types).
  
  
  
  Check Product Type Configuration:
  
  Locate the specific product type that is causing the error.
  Review the settings related to overdue items and capitalization. Look for options that enable or disable capitalization of overdue items.
  
  
  
  Activate Capitalization:
  
  If the option to capitalize overdue items is not activated, enable it. This may involve checking a checkbox or modifying a setting in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the capitalization of overdue items is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Loans Management, Asset Accounting) for detailed guidance on product type configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Consult with Experts: If you are unsure about the changes, consult with your SAP functional consultant or a colleague who has experience with the specific module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FVD_DEFCAP052 and successfully capitalize overdue items for the specified product type.