How To Fix GZ469 - Negative investment (statistical) item not specified

GZ469 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Negative investment (statistical) item not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ469 - Negative investment (statistical) item not specified ?

  The SAP error message GZ469, which states "Negative investment (statistical) item not specified," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or investment management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to statistical investment items, particularly when a negative investment is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration for handling negative investment items. This could be due to missing settings in the asset accounting configuration.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data being entered, such as incorrect account assignments or missing information related to the investment item.
  Statistical Items Not Defined: The statistical investment items may not be defined in the system, leading to the inability to process negative values.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules for investment items may not allow for negative postings, which can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the Asset Accounting configuration in