How To Fix FZ520 - +/- sign for local/for.curr.balances are different, pmnt not possible

FZ520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 520

• Message text: +/- sign for local/for.curr.balances are different, pmnt not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ520 - +/- sign for local/for.curr.balances are different, pmnt not possible ?

  The SAP error message FZ520 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the positive and negative signs of local or foreign currency balances in a payment transaction. This error typically arises during the payment processing phase when the system detects that the total amounts do not match due to sign differences.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sign Mismatch: The most common cause is that the total of the debit and credit amounts does not balance correctly. For example, if you have a positive amount for a payment and a negative amount for a credit, the system will flag this as an error.
  Currency Differences: If there are transactions in different currencies, the conversion rates or the way the amounts are recorded might lead to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment program or the accounts involved, leading to incorrect postings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in transaction amounts can also lead to