How To Fix G00171 - The transaction cur. and local currency values have opposing dr/cr signs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 171

• Message text: The transaction cur. and local currency values have opposing dr/cr signs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00171 - The transaction cur. and local currency values have opposing dr/cr signs ?

  The SAP error message G00171 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the transaction currency and the local currency values in terms of their debit (dr) and credit (cr) signs. This typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions where the amounts in the transaction currency and local currency do not match in terms of their signs, leading to inconsistencies in the accounting entries.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting: The most common cause is that the amounts have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in the debit and credit signs.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there is a currency conversion involved, the conversion rates may not have been applied correctly, resulting in opposing signs.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to the transaction may have inadvertently changed the signs of the amounts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency settings in the SAP system, such as incorrect settings for the company code or the chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction details to ensure that the amounts are entered correctly. Verify that the debit and credit entries are balanced and that their signs are correct.
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings for the company code and the relevant accounts are configured correctly. This includes checking the exchange rates and ensuring they are up to date.
  Repost the Transaction: If the transaction was posted incorrectly, it may be necessary to reverse the transaction and repost it with the correct amounts and signs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related errors.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the posted document and identify discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the posting process, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect how transactions are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.