How To Fix >0852 - Different +/- signs for transaction currency and local currency

>0852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Different +/- signs for transaction currency and local currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0852 - Different +/- signs for transaction currency and local currency ?

  The SAP error message 0852 ("Different +/- signs for transaction currency and local currency") typically occurs during financial transactions when there is a discrepancy between the signs of the amounts in the transaction currency and the local currency. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during posting of invoices, payments, or during the execution of financial reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Sign Usage: The most common cause is that the transaction currency amount has a different sign (positive or negative) compared to the local currency amount. For example, if you have a credit in the transaction currency, it should also be a credit in the local currency.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter amounts with incorrect signs during manual postings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency settings in the SAP system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies