How To Fix TM212 - Negative accrual/deferral amount calculated

TM212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Negative accrual/deferral amount calculated

What causes this issue?

With the difference procedure, existing accrual/deferral flows that
have already been posted are subtracted from the current accrual/
deferral amount. This subtraction has resulted in a negative accrual/
deferral amount.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TM212 - Negative accrual/deferral amount calculated ?

  The SAP error message TM212, which states "Negative accrual/deferral amount calculated," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) module, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message TM212 is triggered when the system calculates an accrual or deferral amount that results in a negative value. This situation can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for accruals and deferrals may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or inconsistent data entries in the transaction or master data can lead to negative calculations.
  Timing Issues: If the transaction dates or periods are not aligned correctly, it may result in negative accruals or deferrals.
  Reversals: If there are reversals of previous accruals or deferrals that were not handled properly, it could lead to negative amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TM212 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration