How To Fix /IBS/RB144 - Loss is greater than position previous year and position curr. year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Loss is greater than position previous year and position curr. year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB144 - Loss is greater than position previous year and position curr. year ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB144 Loss is greater than position previous year and position curr. year typically occurs in the context of inventory management or financial reporting within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) module. This error indicates that the loss recorded for a particular item or account exceeds the positions (or balances) from the previous year and the current year.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in financial transactions or inventory records can lead to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly for the specific business processes, leading to erroneous calculations.
  Timing Issues: Transactions may not have been posted in the correct period, leading to mismatches in expected balances.
  Inventory Adjustments: Significant adjustments or write-offs in inventory can lead to losses that exceed previous balances.
  Reporting Errors: Issues in the reporting logic or calculations can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the relevant transactions