How To Fix FVD_REPAY351 - Error while computing amount. Number of days should be greater than 0.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_REPAY - Messages for Payoff

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Error while computing amount. Number of days should be greater than 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_REPAY351 - Error while computing amount. Number of days should be greater than 0. ?

  The SAP error message FVD_REPAY351 indicates that there is an issue with the computation of an amount related to a repayment or financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the "Number of days should be greater than 0," which suggests that a calculation involving a time period is being attempted with an invalid or zero value for the number of days.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Input Data: The most common cause of this error is that the input data for the repayment calculation includes a number of days that is zero or negative. This could happen if:
  
  The start date and end date for the calculation are the same.
  There is a misconfiguration in the repayment terms or conditions.
  Data entry errors where the number of days is incorrectly set.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial product or the repayment plan that do not allow for a valid calculation.
  
  
  System Bugs: In some cases, this error could be due to a bug in the SAP system or a specific transaction code being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the input data for the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the start date and end date are correctly set and that the number of days calculated is greater than zero.
  
  
  Review Repayment Terms: Check the repayment terms and conditions in the system. Ensure that they are configured correctly and that they allow for valid calculations.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are the same, adjust them to ensure that there is a valid range (i.e., the end date should be after the start date).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or module you are working with to understand the expected input and configuration.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the program to identify where the calculation is failing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be working with specific transaction codes related to financial transactions, such as FVD1 (Create Repayment Plan) or FVD2 (Change Repayment Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: SAP Community forums and other user groups can be valuable resources for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.