How To Fix T8161 - NPV for & is zero so there are no sensitivities

T8161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 161

• Message text: NPV for & is zero so there are no sensitivities

What causes this issue?

The NPV of a transaction may be 0 if:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

the transaction was due before the valuation date
the market data have led to a zero result
If the NPV is 0, no sensitivities can be calculated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

T8161 - Details

• The SAP error message T8161 indicates that the Net Present Value (NPV) for a specific investment or project is zero, which means that there are no sensitivities available for that investment. This typically occurs in the context of investment management or project evaluation within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Cash Flows: The most common reason for an NPV of zero is that the cash inflows and outflows associated with the project or investment are balanced, resulting in no net gain or loss.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be errors in the data entered for cash flows, discount rates, or other parameters that affect the NPV calculation.
  Discount Rate Issues: If the discount rate is set to zero or is not defined correctly, it can lead to an NPV of zero.
  Project Lifecycle: The project may not have generated any cash flows yet, especially if it is in the early stages of development.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Cash Flows: Check the cash