How To Fix EK508 - Subtransactions &1 and &2 should have different debit/credit indicators

EK508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Subtransactions &1 and &2 should have different debit/credit indicators

What causes this issue?

Subtransactions &V1& and &V2& of main transaction &V3& should have
different debit/credit indicators.

System Response

You tried to maintain an aggregated subtransaction as a reversal or
write-off transaction with the same debit/credit indicator as the
original aggregated subtransaction. This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Choose an aggregated subtransaction as a reversal or write-off
transaction with a different debit/credit indicator from the original
aggregated subtransaction.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EK508 - Details

• The SAP error message EK508 indicates that there is a conflict in the debit/credit indicators for subtransactions in a financial document. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves multiple subtransactions, and the system detects that they have the same debit/credit indicator, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Subtransaction Configuration: The subtransactions involved in the posting may be configured incorrectly in the system. Each subtransaction should have a distinct debit or credit indicator.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same debit/credit indicator is assigned to different subtransactions.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the accounts or cost centers involved may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the debit/credit indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Subtransaction Settings: Check the configuration of the subtransactions in the system. Ensure that each subtransaction has the correct debit/credit indicator assigned.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due