How To Fix TPM_CAL020 - CoCd &1, transact. &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: 020

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_CAL020 - CoCd &1, transact. &2: asset - but amort. acquisition costs are negative ?

  The SAP error message TPM_CAL020 indicates that there is an issue with the amortization of acquisition costs for an asset in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Asset Accounting (FI-AA). Specifically, it suggests that the system has encountered negative amortization acquisition costs for an asset, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The asset may have been incorrectly configured, leading to negative values in the acquisition costs.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or uploads may have introduced negative values for acquisition costs.
  Posting Errors: There may have been incorrect postings related to the asset that resulted in negative amortization costs.
  Integration Issues: If the asset is linked to other modules (like Controlling or Financial Accounting), discrepancies in data can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TPM_CAL020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record and verify the acquisition costs. Ensure that all values are correct and positive.
  Check the asset's transaction history for any incorrect postings.
  
  
  
  Review Amortization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the amortization settings for the asset are correctly configured. This includes checking the depreciation areas and the methods used for amortization.
  
  
  
  Correct Negative Values:
  
  If you find any negative values in the acquisition costs, correct them. This may involve reversing incorrect postings or adjusting the asset master data.
  
  
  
  Run Asset Accounting Reports:
  
  Use reports like the Asset History Sheet (S_ALR_87011963) to analyze the asset's transactions and identify where the negative values originated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to TPM_CAL020 for any specific guidance or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in asset management are trained on proper data entry and configuration to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and rectify the cause of the TPM_CAL020 error in your SAP system.