How To Fix VAL821 - Positive Impairment was posted

VAL821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Positive Impairment was posted

What causes this issue?

A two-step impairment procedure is used, consisting of (security)
impairment and FX impairment. The total impairment is a write-down (of
the book value). However, the impairment will sonsist of a (partial)
write-up in one of the components (FX impairment or (security)
impairment): A positive impairment is posted.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL821 - Positive Impairment was posted ?

  The SAP error message VAL821 ("Positive Impairment was posted") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an attempt to post a transaction that is not allowed due to the current status of the asset. This error is often related to the impairment of fixed assets, where a positive impairment (an increase in the asset's value) has been recorded, which is not permissible under certain accounting standards or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Positive Impairment Posting: The error indicates that a positive impairment has been posted for an asset. In accounting terms, impairments usually refer to a reduction in the carrying amount of an asset when its market value falls below its book value. A positive impairment suggests an increase in value, which is generally not allowed.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be appropriate for the current status of the asset.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings