How To Fix FTR_GUI816 - Incorrect plus/minus sign in the parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GUI - TR Transaction Management

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Incorrect plus/minus sign in the parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GUI816 - Incorrect plus/minus sign in the parameters ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GUI816 ("Incorrect plus/minus sign in the parameters") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with derivatives or financial instruments in the SAP Treasury module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the sign of a value that is expected to be either positive or negative, but has been entered incorrectly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered a value with the wrong sign (e.g., entering a positive value when a negative is expected, or vice versa).
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being imported from another system or file, there may be formatting issues that lead to incorrect signs being interpreted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how certain values should be treated, and these may not align with the input data.
  Business Logic Errors: Sometimes, the underlying business logic may dictate