How To Fix FMEUF111 - Line &1: The certified and the eligible amount must have the same sign

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Line &1: The certified and the eligible amount must have the same sign

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF111 - Line &1: The certified and the eligible amount must have the same sign ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF111 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the certified amount and the eligible amount in a financial transaction or document. Specifically, the error states that both amounts must have the same sign (i.e., both should be positive or both should be negative). This is typically encountered in the context of financial management, particularly in areas like grants, funding, or project accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Signs: The most common cause of this error is that one of the amounts (certified or eligible) is entered as a positive value while the other is entered as a negative value.
  Data Entry Error: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to incorrect signs being assigned to the amounts.
  System Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the SAP system may not align with the expected behavior for handling these amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Amounts: Review the transaction or document where the error occurred. Ensure that both the certified amount and the eligible amount have the same sign.
  
  If one amount is positive, the other should also be positive.
  If one amount is negative, the other should also be negative.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If you find that one of the amounts is incorrectly signed, correct it in the relevant transaction or document.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists or if you suspect a systemic issue, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to financial transactions. Ensure that the system is set up to handle these amounts correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to financial management, such as F-02 (General Posting), F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), or others.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling financial transactions and error messages.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that both amounts are consistent in terms of their signs, you should be able to resolve the FMEUF111 error and proceed with your financial transactions in SAP.