How To Fix FKKFMCHK007 - Business partner items have different signs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKFMCHK - Funds Management Checks/Derivations in FI-CA

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Business partner items have different signs

What causes this issue?

If Funds Management is active in Contract Accounts Receivable and
Payable, all business partner line items in an invoice must have the
same sign (+/-).
In the current document, the business partner line items have both
positive and negative amounts.

System Response

Document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Enter several documents that display a +/- sign for each business
partner item.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKFMCHK007 - Business partner items have different signs ?

  The SAP error message FKKFMCHK007 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the signs (positive or negative) of business partner items in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies in the financial transactions related to a business partner, such as when one item is a debit and another is a credit, which can lead to issues in processing payments or clearing accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Item Signs: The most common cause of this error is that there are items for the same business partner that have different signs. For example, one item may be a debit (indicating an amount owed) while another is a credit (indicating an amount to be received).
  Incorrect Posting: Manual postings or incorrect data entry can lead to items being posted with the wrong sign.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, discrepancies in item signs may occur due to differences in how transactions were recorded.
  Clearing Issues: If there are attempts to clear items that should not be cleared together due to their differing signs, this error may arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Business Partner Items: Check the items associated with the business partner in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code FBL5N for customer line items).
  Identify Inconsistencies: Look for items that have different signs. You may need to filter or sort the items to easily identify those with discrepancies.
  Correct Posting Errors: If you find items that have been posted incorrectly, you may need to reverse or adjust the postings to ensure that all items for the business partner have consistent signs.
  Clear Items Appropriately: Ensure that you are only attempting to clear items that can be cleared together. If necessary, separate the items into different clearing transactions based on their signs.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about how to correct the discrepancies, it may be helpful to consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance on how to proceed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Items), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), and F-32 (Clear Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to contract accounts receivable and payable for more context on how to manage business partner items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKFMCHK007 error and ensure that your business partner items are consistent and correctly processed.