How To Fix GJ796 - Cutback Picked up a Line with an Amount of Zero in Funding Currency.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Cutback Picked up a Line with an Amount of Zero in Funding Currency.

What causes this issue?

For venture &V1&, equity group &V2&, account &V3&, and funding currency
&V4& there exists a line in the summary ledger with a billable recovery
indicator and a total of zero in funding currency but a total not equal
to zero in transaction currency.
Since the transaction currency is no funding currency cutback cannot
cut back these amounts.

System Response

If cutback runs on an inception to date basis, cutback will also pick
up this line in future runs of cutback.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ796 - Cutback Picked up a Line with an Amount of Zero in Funding Currency. ?

  The SAP error message GJ796, "Cutback Picked up a Line with an Amount of Zero in Funding Currency," typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) or funds management (FM) when there is an attempt to process a cutback or adjustment for a line item that has a zero amount in the funding currency. This can happen during various processes, such as budget adjustments, fund allocations, or project settlements.
  Causes:
  
  Zero Amount Line Items: The error is primarily caused by trying to process a line item that has a zero amount in the funding currency. This could be due to incorrect data entry or a misconfiguration in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the project or fund management settings that allow for zero amounts to be processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data, such as budget or commitment data that has not been properly maintained.
  Cutback Logic: The logic applied for cutbacks may not be handling zero amounts correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Line Items: Check the line items involved in the cutback process. Ensure that there are no line items with a zero amount in the funding currency. If there are, consider removing them from the cutback process.
  Adjust Configuration: If the configuration allows for zero amounts, consider adjusting the settings to prevent this from happening in the future. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  Data Correction: If the zero amounts are due to data entry errors, correct the relevant entries in the system. Ensure that all budget and commitment data is accurate and up to date.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the cutback process works as intended.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), FMBB (Budgeting), or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to analyze the data related to the error.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform the actions related to cutbacks and funding adjustments.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.