How To Fix VAL818 - Position is inconsistent due to recording the impairment

VAL818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VAL - Treasury: Messages for General Valuation

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Position is inconsistent due to recording the impairment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL818 - Position is inconsistent due to recording the impairment ?

  The SAP error message VAL818 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the asset valuation due to an impairment recording. This typically occurs when the system detects that the asset's value does not align with the expected values based on the impairment adjustments that have been made.
  Cause of VAL818
  
  
  Impairment Recording Issues: The error often arises when an impairment has been recorded for an asset, but the system's valuation data does not reflect this change correctly. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete impairment entries.
  Manual adjustments that conflict with automated calculations.
  Missing or incorrect depreciation settings.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data or transaction data that lead to discrepancies in the asset's valuation.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The error can also occur if there are issues with the posting periods, such as trying to post an impairment in a closed period.
  
  
  Solution to VAL818
  
  
  Check Impairment Entries: Review the impairment entries made