How To Fix FR539 - In country & the 'Separation by +/- Sign' indicator must always be active


FR539 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

  • Message number: 539

  • Message text: In country & the 'Separation by +/- Sign' indicator must always be active

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FR539 - Details

  • The SAP error message FR539 indicates that in the context of a specific country (often related to tax calculations), the "Separation by +/- Sign" indicator must be activated. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax reporting or accounting entries that require specific formatting or separation of amounts.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when the system expects the "Separation by +/- Sign" indicator to be active for a particular country, but it is not. This indicator is crucial for ensuring that positive and negative amounts are clearly distinguished, which is often necessary for tax calculations and reporting.
    Solution: To resolve the FR539 error, you need to activate the "Separation by +/- Sign" indicator in the relevant configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this: Access the Configuration: Go to the SAP Easy Access screen. Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial

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