How To Fix FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL026 - Positive and negative amounts are not allowed together

FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Positive and negative amounts are not allowed together

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FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL026 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL026 indicates that there is an issue with the historical balance data during a migration process. Specifically, it states that positive and negative amounts are not allowed together in the same transaction or entry. This error typically arises during the migration of financial data, such as when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that a single entry or a set of entries contains both positive and negative amounts for the same account or transaction. This situation is not permissible in the context of the migration process, as it can lead to inconsistencies in the financial data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Data:
  
  Check the data that you are trying to migrate. Look for entries that have both positive and negative amounts for the same account or transaction.
  Ensure that each account or transaction