How To Fix FVD_DEFCAP111 - Specify only a positive amount for the new payment installment

FVD_DEFCAP111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_DEFCAP - Deferral/Capitalization

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Specify only a positive amount for the new payment installment

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FVD_DEFCAP111 - Details

• The SAP error message FVD_DEFCAP111 indicates that there is an issue with the payment installment amount being specified in a transaction. Specifically, the error states that only a positive amount should be entered for the new payment installment. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as loan payments, installment plans, or similar financial arrangements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative or Zero Amount: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a negative value or zero for the payment installment amount. SAP requires that payment installments be positive amounts.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error during data entry, leading to an incorrect amount being specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings for the payment terms or installment plans may not allow for certain types of amounts, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amount: Review the amount entered for the new payment installment. Ensure that it