How To Fix F5846 - Debit/credit indicator is inconsistent


F5846 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: F5 - Document Editing

  • Message number: 846

  • Message text: Debit/credit indicator is inconsistent

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  • What causes this issue?

    The debit/credit indicator "&v2&" was transferred to item "&v1&" of the
    FI/CO document. However, a debit/credit indicator of "&v4&" was derived
    because of posting key "&v3&".
    The transferred posting key and transferred debit/credit indicator are
    inconsistent.

    System Response

    Inconsistent data cannot be processed.

    How to fix this error?

    An error has occurred in the active application. Either the
    debit/credit indicator must be consistent with the posting key when
    transferred, or the called application will refuse the transfer of the
    debit/credit indicator and use the FI-Service to derive it.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5846 - Debit/credit indicator is inconsistent ?
    The SAP error message F5846, which states "Debit/credit indicator is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounting documents. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the debit and credit indicators of the line items in a financial document.
    Causes:
    
    
    Inconsistent Line Items: The debit and credit indicators for line items in a transaction do not match the expected accounting rules. For example, if a line item is marked as a debit but is not balanced by a corresponding credit entry, this error may occur.
    
    
    Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the financial accounting module may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how transactions are processed.
    
    
    Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the posting of transactions can lead to inconsistencies in the debit and credit indicators.
    
    
    Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or not open for the transaction

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