How To Fix >4779 - Quantity field +/- sign for deferred revenues not supported.

>4779 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Quantity field +/- sign for deferred revenues not supported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4779 - Quantity field +/- sign for deferred revenues not supported. ?

  The SAP error message "4779 Quantity field +/- sign for deferred revenues not supported" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving deferred revenues. This error indicates that there is an issue with the sign of the quantity field in the transaction related to deferred revenue postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Sign in Quantity Field: The error usually arises when the system encounters a quantity field that has an incorrect sign (positive or negative) for deferred revenue entries. Deferred revenues are typically recognized as liabilities, and the system expects a specific sign for these entries.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not support the use of positive or negative signs in the quantity field for deferred revenue postings.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this issue, where the user inadvertently enters a quantity with an incorrect sign.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quantity Sign: Review the transaction that