How To Fix F5226 - Balances for company code & have different signs (+/-) in LC and FC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Balances for company code & have different signs (+/-) in LC and FC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5226 - Balances for company code & have different signs (+/-) in LC and FC ?

  The SAP error message F5226 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balances for a specific company code, where the local currency (LC) and foreign currency (FC) balances have different signs (i.e., one is positive and the other is negative). This situation can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect postings, currency conversion issues, or data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Postings: Transactions may have been posted incorrectly, leading to mismatched signs in the balances.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are issues with currency conversion rates or if transactions were recorded in different currencies without proper conversion, it can lead to discrepancies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to the accounts may not have been properly reflected in both currencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to system errors, incomplete postings, or issues during data migration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the transactions for the affected company code to identify any incorrect postings.