How To Fix 5C680 - A manual posting with value type &1 must have a negative value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 680

• Message text: A manual posting with value type &1 must have a negative value

What causes this issue?

Bookings that are classified as payments must be created as a negative
value.
If the desired booking actually requires a positive value, the
assignment of value type attributes to value type &V1& has been defined
incorrectly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C680 - A manual posting with value type &1 must have a negative value ?

  The SAP error message 5C680 indicates that a manual posting with a specific value type (denoted by &1) must have a negative value. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with certain types of transactions that require a specific sign for the value being posted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Value Type Requirement: The value type specified in the error message is configured in the system to only accept negative values. This is common for certain types of adjustments, corrections, or reversals where a negative value is necessary to reflect the intended financial impact.
  Incorrect Posting: The user may have mistakenly entered a positive value when a negative value was expected for the transaction type being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Value: Review the value being posted. If it is positive, change it to a negative value. Ensure that the sign of the amount aligns with the requirements of the value type.
  Review Configuration: If