How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES807 - The total capital amount is negative; distribution not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 807

• Message text: The total capital amount is negative; distribution not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES807 - The total capital amount is negative; distribution not possible ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES807 indicates that there is an issue with the capital amount in a project or investment management context. Specifically, it states that the total capital amount is negative, which prevents the distribution of costs or revenues.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Capital Amount: The most direct cause of this error is that the total capital amount calculated for a project or investment is negative. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Incorrectly posted transactions that lead to a negative balance.
  Adjustments or corrections that were made to the capital amounts that resulted in a negative total.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Allocation: If costs or revenues are allocated incorrectly, it can lead to a situation where the total capital amount appears negative.
  
  
  Project Status: The project might be in a status that does not allow for further distributions or postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Capital Amounts: Check the capital amounts associated with the project or investment. Ensure that all postings are correct and that there are no erroneous entries leading to a negative total.
  
  
  Adjust Transactions: If you find any incorrect postings, you may need to reverse or adjust those transactions to correct the capital amount.
  
  
  Check Allocations: Review the allocation of costs and revenues to ensure they are being distributed correctly. Make sure that the allocation keys and methods used are appropriate for the project.
  
  
  Project Status: Ensure that the project is in a status that allows for distributions. If the project is closed or in a status that restricts postings, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling project and investment management errors. There may be specific procedures in place for addressing this type of issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that can help you analyze project data, such as:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJI3: Project Actual Line Items
  CJI5: Project Actual/Plan/Variance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.