How To Fix VAL870 - Write-off to be posted is smaller than value in loss allowance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Write-off to be posted is smaller than value in loss allowance

What causes this issue?

The write-off amount that you want to post is less than the amount in
the loss allowance.
Sample:
There is -1000 EURO in the loss allowance.
After key date valuation, a new write-off for the amount -1500 EUR needs
to be posted, but this is not permitted.

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?

Please calculate a delta amount with a write-off in <AB>TRPAV_WRO_LA_VAL
</> and in the impairment. Please make sure that this delta amount is
greater than the value in the current loss allowance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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