How To Fix FMCJ066 - Debit/Credit indicator in the FI document is not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCJ - IS-PS: Messages for Cash Desk Subsidiary Ledger

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Debit/Credit indicator in the FI document is not consistent

What causes this issue?

You have entered an item in Financial Accounting that has the debit/
credit indicator '&V1&'.
This debit/credit indicator is not valid because it is different to
that of the payment transaction.
For example, you are processing an outgoing payment transaction, but
the item you entered is for an incoming payment transaction.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCJ066 - Debit/Credit indicator in the FI document is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message FMCJ066 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the debit/credit indicators in a Financial Accounting (FI) document. This error typically arises when the system detects that the debit and credit entries in a financial document do not match or are not properly aligned according to the accounting principles.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Entries: The most common cause is that the debit and credit amounts do not balance. For example, if you have a debit entry of 100 but the corresponding credit entry is 90, the system will flag this inconsistency.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used may not be appropriate for the transaction being recorded, leading to incorrect debit/credit indicators.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the document was created manually, there may have been a mistake in entering the amounts or selecting the appropriate accounts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the accounts or the posting rules in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Document: Check the specific FI document that triggered the error. Ensure that all debit and credit entries are correctly entered and that they balance.
  Correct the Entries: If you find discrepancies, correct the amounts so that the total debits equal the total credits.
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type used is appropriate for the transaction. If necessary, change the document type to one that aligns with the nature of the transaction.
  Repost the Document: If the document is incorrect and cannot be easily fixed, consider reversing the document and reposting it with the correct entries.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP FI configuration team to ensure that the account settings and posting rules are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the document details and analyze the entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on proper document entry and the significance of debit/credit indicators in financial transactions.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering financial documents are adequately trained on the importance of maintaining balanced entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMCJ066 error in your SAP system.