How To Fix IK012 - Entry of negative revenue not allowed: Maintain costs if necessary

IK012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IK - Messages for Maintenance and Display of Costs in PM Order

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Entry of negative revenue not allowed: Maintain costs if necessary

What causes this issue?

You may not enter negative revenues.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If they are costs, enter them in the cost field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IK012 - Entry of negative revenue not allowed: Maintain costs if necessary ?

  The SAP error message IK012 ("Entry of negative revenue not allowed: Maintain costs if necessary") typically occurs in the context of internal orders or cost centers when trying to post a transaction that results in negative revenue. This error is often encountered in the Controlling (CO) module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to post a transaction that would result in a negative revenue entry. This can happen if you are trying to reverse a revenue posting or if the costs associated with an order exceed the revenue.
  The system is configured to prevent negative revenue postings, which is a common practice to maintain the integrity of financial data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that the amounts being posted do not lead to negative revenue. If you are reversing a previous entry, ensure that the