How To Fix FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING010 - Neg. posting not permitted for co. code; system executes normal posting

FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING - CML: Negative Postings related messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Neg. posting not permitted for co. code; system executes normal posting

What causes this issue?

You tried to make a negative posting for a company code for which
negative postings are not permitted.

System Response

The system makes a "normal" posting instead.

How to fix this error?

To activate negative postings for the company code, go to the
Customizing activity under <ZK>Financial Accounting -> Financial
Accounting Global Settings-> Global Parameters for Company Code -> Enter
Global Parameters,</> and permit negative postings for the company code.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING010 - Neg. posting not permitted for co. code; system executes normal posting ?

  The SAP error message FVD_NEGATIVE_POSTING010 indicates that a negative posting is not permitted for the specified company code. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system is configured to disallow negative postings for certain accounts or company codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The company code may be configured to prevent negative postings. This is often a control measure to ensure data integrity and prevent erroneous entries.
  Account Type Restrictions: Certain account types (like asset accounts or revenue accounts) may have restrictions against negative postings.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not allow for negative postings based on the business rules defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Master Data ? G/L Account ? Preparation ? Define Account Groups.
  Ensure that the account group settings