How To Fix TPM_CAL016 - CoCd &1, loan &2: asset - but amort. acquisition costs are negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_CAL - Treasury: Messages Development Class FTR_VAL_CALCULATOR

• Message number: 016

• Message text: CoCd &1, loan &2: asset - but amort. acquisition costs are negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_CAL016 - CoCd &1, loan &2: asset - but amort. acquisition costs are negative ?

  The SAP error message TPM_CAL016 indicates that there is an issue with the amortization of acquisition costs for a loan in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) within SAP. Specifically, the error suggests that the system has detected negative amortization acquisition costs for an asset associated with a loan in a specific company code (CoCd).
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amortization Costs: The primary cause of this error is that the amortization acquisition costs for the asset linked to the loan are recorded as negative values. This situation can arise due to incorrect data entry, configuration issues, or inconsistencies in the asset master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the asset accounting or loan management data that lead to the system interpreting the amortization costs incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the asset accounting or loan management settings can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data associated with the loan to ensure that the amortization acquisition costs are correctly defined and do not contain negative values.
  Correct Amortization Costs: If negative values are found, correct them to reflect the accurate acquisition costs. This may involve adjusting the asset's acquisition cost or re-evaluating the amortization settings.
  Review Loan Settings: Check the loan settings in the Treasury module to ensure that they are configured correctly and that they align with the asset accounting settings.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP's built-in tools to run consistency checks on the asset and loan data to identify any discrepancies that may need to be addressed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message, as it may provide additional insights or steps tailored to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking and correcting the data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TPM_CAL016 error in your SAP system.