How To Fix AC511 - The positive/negative sign could not be determined automatically

AC511 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 511

• Message text: The positive/negative sign could not be determined automatically

What causes this issue?

You defined 'management of values' in the depreciation area. However,
the system cannot determine clearly, using the area environment,
whether the value should be positive or negative.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can make exact specifications manually by selecting the
depreciation area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC511 - The positive/negative sign could not be determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message AC511, which states "The positive/negative sign could not be determined automatically," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when the system is unable to determine whether a transaction should be treated as a debit or a credit. This can happen during various processes, such as asset acquisition, transfer, or retirement.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the asset class may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in determining the sign.
  Incorrect Master Data: The asset master data may have incorrect or incomplete information, such as missing account assignments or incorrect asset class settings.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type used may not be properly defined or may not have the necessary settings to determine the sign.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules for the relevant asset transactions may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Customizations: Any custom developments or modifications in the asset accounting module may interfere with the