How To Fix >0853 - Specifications for plus/minus change not entered for transaction &1/&2

>0853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Specifications for plus/minus change not entered for transaction &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0853 - Specifications for plus/minus change not entered for transaction &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message 0853 ("Specifications for plus/minus change not entered for transaction &1/&2") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the configuration of a transaction that involves plus/minus changes, such as in the context of inventory management or financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system does not have the necessary specifications set up for handling plus/minus changes for the specified transaction type.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be correctly configured to allow for plus/minus changes.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the data being entered for the transaction, such as missing or incorrect fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Inventory Management, Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the specifications for plus/minus changes are correctly defined for