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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 original entry is valid and correctly posted.
  
  
  Adjust Costs: If the transaction is valid but results in negative revenue, you may need to adjust the costs associated with the internal order or cost center. This can involve:
  
  Increasing the revenue through additional postings.
  Reducing the costs to ensure that the revenue remains positive.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that negative revenue should be allowed in your business process, you may need to review the configuration settings in SAP. This typically involves:
  
  Checking the settings in the controlling area.
  Consulting with your SAP configuration team to see if adjustments can be made to allow for negative revenue postings, if appropriate for your business scenario.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling internal orders and revenue postings.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO02: Change Internal Order
  KOB1: Order Actual Line Items
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post transactions related to internal orders and cost centers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.