How To Fix F5119 - Line item has incorrect Dr/Cr indicator for remaining amount

F5119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Line item has incorrect Dr/Cr indicator for remaining amount

What causes this issue?

The remaining balance to be posted cannot be posted using the selected
posting key, since the debit/credit indicator does not match the
existing document balance.

System Response

The posting amount cannot be determined automatically.

How to fix this error?

Leave the amount empty, and enter a line item with appropriate posting
key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5119 - Line item has incorrect Dr/Cr indicator for remaining amount ?

  The SAP error message F5119, which states "Line item has incorrect Dr/Cr indicator for remaining amount," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as during the posting of journal entries or during the execution of financial reports. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the debit (Dr) and credit (Cr) indicators for a line item, which can lead to inconsistencies in the financial data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Posting Logic: The line item may have been posted with an incorrect debit or credit indicator, leading to an imbalance in the accounting entries.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered amounts with the wrong indicators, causing discrepancies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the account types or posting rules in the SAP system.
  Document Splitting: If document splitting is enabled, the system may require specific rules for how amounts are split between different segments, and any deviation can trigger