How To Fix /PM0/ABP_TM_MSG012 - Error when calculating collection amounts: Negative remaining amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_TM_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error when calculating collection amounts: Negative remaining amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_TM_MSG012 - Error when calculating collection amounts: Negative remaining amount ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_TM_MSG012 typically indicates that there is a negative remaining amount when trying to calculate collection amounts in the context of Treasury Management or Accounts Receivable. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing payments, collections, or during the reconciliation of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Amounts: The most common cause is that the system is trying to process a transaction that results in a negative remaining amount. This can happen if:
  
  There are incorrect entries in the payment or collection documents.
  The amounts being processed exceed the available balance or the expected amounts.
  There are discrepancies in the accounting entries, such as double postings or incorrect allocations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payment processing or collections may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Inconsistent or incorrect data in the master data or transaction data can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Transactions: Check the specific transaction that triggered the error. Look for any negative amounts or discrepancies in the payment or collection documents. Ensure that all amounts are correct and that there are no double postings.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to Treasury Management or Accounts Receivable. Ensure that the settings for payment processing, collections, and account reconciliation are correctly configured.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data in the relevant master records (e.g., customer accounts, vendor accounts) and transaction records. Ensure that there are no inconsistencies or errors.
  
  
  Adjust Amounts: If you find that the amounts are indeed incorrect, make the necessary adjustments to correct the entries. This may involve reversing incorrect transactions or adjusting the amounts in the relevant documents.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or insights to help resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that may help you analyze the issue, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.