How To Fix FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK016 - C17: Wrong sign for posting entry, Contract &1/POB &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: C17: Wrong sign for posting entry, Contract &1/POB &2

What causes this issue?

When invoice correction and revenue posting entries are generated in
FARR_D_POSTING table, amount in all currencies shall have the same sign.
Example
Pointing data buffer
POB ID Posting category BETRW BETRH BETR2 BETR3
1234 100 200 300
300 -300
Wrong, the amount in BETR3 is -300 which has different sign than the
BETRW(transaction currency)

System Response

RAI processing is stopped or UI transaction is stopped.

How to fix this error?

You can search for SAP Note by the term FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK and C17, and
implement related notes

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK016 - C17: Wrong sign for posting entry, Contract &1/POB &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK016 C17: Wrong sign for posting entry, Contract &1/POB &2 typically occurs in the context of contract accounting or asset accounting when there is an inconsistency in the sign of the amounts being posted. This error indicates that the system has detected a mismatch in the expected sign (debit or credit) for a particular posting related to a contract or purchase order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Logic: The amounts being posted may have been incorrectly calculated or entered, leading to a situation where a debit is expected but a credit is provided, or vice versa.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to incorrect sign assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect signs being assigned to amounts.
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems (e.g., third-party applications), discrepancies in data transfer can lead