How To Fix 29612 - Enter "+" or "-"

29612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Enter "+" or "-"

What causes this issue?

Please enter the indicator for controlling the plus and minus signs in
the appropriate field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

29612 - Details

• The SAP error message 29612, which prompts the user to "Enter '+' or '-'," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when entering values in certain fields that require a specific format. This error indicates that the system expects a positive or negative sign to be explicitly entered for the value being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sign: The user has entered a numeric value without specifying whether it is positive or negative. In many financial applications, especially in SAP, it is necessary to indicate the sign of the amount.
  Field Configuration: The field in which the value is being entered may be configured to require a sign, and the absence of it leads to this error.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the requirement for a sign while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Sign: When prompted with this error, ensure that you enter either a '+' (plus) or '-' (minus) sign before the