How To Fix BS_UPLOAD038 - Row &1: Cannot enter both debit and credit amount in one transaction

BS_UPLOAD038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Row &1: Cannot enter both debit and credit amount in one transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_UPLOAD038 - Row &1: Cannot enter both debit and credit amount in one transaction ?

  The SAP error message BS_UPLOAD038 indicates that there is an issue with the data being uploaded into the system, specifically that both debit and credit amounts have been entered for the same transaction. This is not allowed in SAP, as each transaction should either be a debit or a credit, but not both.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from the following scenarios:
  
  Data Entry Error: The uploaded data may have been incorrectly formatted or populated, leading to both debit and credit amounts being specified for a single transaction.
  File Format Issues: If you are uploading data from a file (like a CSV or Excel file), the structure of the file may not conform to the expected format, causing SAP to misinterpret the data.
  Incorrect Mapping: During the upload process, the mapping of fields may not be set up correctly, leading to both amounts being populated in the same transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
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