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

/PM0/ABP_TM_MSG012 - Overview

• 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