How To Fix J2659 - &4 Cash flow (category &1, date &2): Eff. interest rate not calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 659

• Message text: &4 Cash flow (category &1, date &2): Eff. interest rate not calculated

What causes this issue?

The effective interest for the cash flow cannot be calculated. This can
be caused by the following:
Settlement costing, in which all the transactions occurred on one day.
This can particularly apply to transactions without disbursement,
because in these cases the simulated disbursement of the current
settlement falls at the end of the fixed interest period.
Type one cash flow disturbance, in which the effective interest becomes
too high due to a very short remaining term. This can particularly
apply in the event of an early repayment in the form of an unscheduled
repayment, in which the disturbance date is one day before full
repayment.

System Response

Further analysis of the effected cash flow as part of costing is not
possible.
In the case of settlement costing, all costing results calculated so
far are deleted and periodization is automatically deactivated.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2659 - &4 Cash flow (category &1, date &2): Eff. interest rate not calculated ?

  The SAP error message J2659 indicates that the effective interest rate for a cash flow could not be calculated. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of cash management or financial accounting.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data for calculating the effective interest rate may be missing. This could include information about the cash flow category, interest rate, or relevant dates.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the cash flow categories or interest rate settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Cash Flow Category: The cash flow category specified may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not have the necessary parameters defined for interest calculation.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date specified may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected periods for interest calculation.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If the cash flow involves multiple currencies, there may be issues with currency conversion rates or settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all required fields for the cash flow are filled out correctly. Verify that the cash flow category, date, and any other relevant information are complete.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the cash flow categories in the SAP system. Ensure that the effective interest rate calculation is properly configured for the relevant categories.
  
  
  Validate Cash Flow Category: Confirm that the cash flow category used is valid and has the necessary parameters set for interest calculation. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  Examine Dates: Verify that the date provided is valid and falls within the expected range for interest calculations. Ensure that the date format is correct.
  
  
  Currency Settings: If applicable, check the currency settings and ensure that the necessary exchange rates are maintained in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its resolution.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the calculation process and identify where it fails.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N for account balances and cash flow analysis.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to cash flow calculations and effective interest rates, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.