How To Fix FB206 - Posting rule unchanged: Check +/- sign

FB206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Posting rule unchanged: Check +/- sign

What causes this issue?

Posting rule &V1& is not defined for line items with +/- sign &v2& in
check transaction type &v3&.
The entry is ignored and the old posting rule is retained.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or correct the entries for check transaction type
&v3&.

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 FB206 - Posting rule unchanged: Check +/- sign ?

  The SAP error message FB206 ("Posting rule unchanged: Check +/- sign") typically occurs during the posting of financial documents in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with accounts that require specific posting rules. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the sign of the amounts being posted, which can lead to incorrect financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Signs: The most common cause of this error is that the debit and credit amounts do not match in terms of their signs. For example, if you are trying to post a debit amount but the system expects a credit amount (or vice versa), this error will occur.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules defined for the account may not allow for the type of transaction you are trying to post. This can happen if the account is set up to only accept certain types of postings (e.g., only debits or only credits).
  Account Configuration: The configuration