How To Fix 1Q178 - +/- sign error occurred when splitting payment orders

1Q178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1Q - Messages In-House Banking

• Message number: 178

• Message text: +/- sign error occurred when splitting payment orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1Q178 - +/- sign error occurred when splitting payment orders ?

  The SAP error message 1Q178, which indicates a "+/- sign error occurred when splitting payment orders," typically arises during the processing of payment orders in the SAP system. This error is related to the handling of amounts in financial transactions, particularly when there is a discrepancy in the sign of the amounts being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Amount Sign Mismatch: The error usually occurs when there is an inconsistency in the sign of the amounts being split. For example, if a payment order is supposed to be a debit but is treated as a credit, or vice versa.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payment processing settings or in the financial document types can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the payment documents or in the related master data can also cause this issue.
  Currency Issues: If there are multiple currencies involved, discrepancies in currency conversion or sign handling can lead to