How To Fix >4197 - You have changed the +/- sign of the clarification amount

>4197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 197

• Message text: You have changed the +/- sign of the clarification amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4197 - You have changed the +/- sign of the clarification amount ?

  The SAP error message 4197 ("You have changed the +/- sign of the clarification amount") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clarifications or adjustments in accounting documents. This error indicates that there has been an attempt to change the sign of a clarification amount, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sign Change Attempt: The most common cause of this error is that a user is trying to change the sign of a clarification amount (for example, from a positive to a negative value or vice versa) in a financial document or transaction.
  Data Entry Error: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry or misunderstanding of how to adjust amounts in the system.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or business rules may restrict changes to the sign of amounts for certain types of transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction or document where