How To Fix FSTCP_FWTR071 - +/- sign &1 not permitted for flow type &2

FSTCP_FWTR071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSTCP_FWTR - Message Class for Forward Securities Transaction

• Message number: 071

• Message text: +/- sign &1 not permitted for flow type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSTCP_FWTR071 - +/- sign &1 not permitted for flow type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSTCP_FWTR071 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign in relation to a specific flow type in the financial transaction processing. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or treasury management when dealing with flow types that do not allow for certain sign conventions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A transaction is attempting to use a flow type that does not permit the use of a specific sign (either + or -).
  The flow type specified in the transaction is configured in such a way that it only accepts positive or negative values, and the value being processed does not comply with this configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the flow type in question. This can typically be found in the Financial Accounting (FI)