How To Fix T8210 - Forward Loan contract End Term is already over. NPV becomes Zero.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Forward Loan contract End Term is already over. NPV becomes Zero.

What causes this issue?

The evaluation date is after the end date of the forward loan contract.
The forward loan contract has a value before the end date of the
contract. From the end date on, the underlying loan will become active
and will have a value. Hence NPV shows zero when the contract is
evaluated on or after the end date of the forward loan.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8210 - Forward Loan contract End Term is already over. NPV becomes Zero. ?

  The SAP error message T8210, which states "Forward Loan contract End Term is already over. NPV becomes Zero," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving forward loan contracts. This error indicates that the end date of the loan contract has passed, and as a result, the Net Present Value (NPV) of the contract is calculated to be zero.
  Cause:
  
  Expired Contract: The primary cause of this error is that the forward loan contract's end date has already passed. Since the contract is no longer valid, any calculations related to it, such as NPV, will yield zero.
  Incorrect Date Settings: There may be an issue with the date settings in the system, leading to the contract being considered expired.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of the loan contract could lead to an incorrect end date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Contract Dates: Check the end date of the forward loan contract in the SAP system. If the end date is indeed in the past, you will need to either:
  
  Extend the contract if possible.
  Create a new contract if the original contract cannot be modified.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Settings: If the date settings in the system are incorrect, you may need to adjust them to ensure that future contracts are set up with the correct end dates.
  
  
  Data Correction: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the relevant fields in the contract to reflect the accurate end date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps on how to handle forward loan contracts and their associated errors.
  
  
  Check for Related Transactions: Ensure that there are no related transactions or dependencies that might be causing the error. Sometimes, other financial transactions can impact the status of a loan contract.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Forward Loan Contracts: These are agreements where a lender commits to providing a loan at a future date, often at a predetermined interest rate. Understanding the terms and conditions of these contracts is crucial for managing them effectively in SAP.
  Net Present Value (NPV): NPV is a financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project. In the context of loan contracts, it reflects the present value of future cash flows associated with the loan.
  SAP Modules: This error is likely related to SAP modules such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury and Risk Management (TRM). Familiarity with these modules can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in financial transactions within SAP.