How To Fix G00685 - Local and group currency amounts have different debit/credit signs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Local and group currency amounts have different debit/credit signs

What causes this issue?

The local currency amount &V1& and the group currency amount &V2& are
not equal to zero and have different debit/credit (+/-) signs.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the debit/credit signs of the amounts in local currency and group
currency, and adjust them if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00685 - Local and group currency amounts have different debit/credit signs ?

  The SAP error message G00685 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the debit and credit signs for local and group currency amounts in a financial transaction. This typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, where the system expects the debit and credit amounts to align correctly in terms of their signs.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Signs: The most common cause is that the amounts for local currency and group currency are not matching in terms of their debit/credit signs. For example, if a debit is recorded as a positive amount in local currency, but the corresponding group currency amount is recorded as a negative amount, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency settings in the financial document or the account settings.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered amounts incorrectly, leading to mismatched signs.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in how amounts were recorded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Document: Check the financial document that triggered the error. Ensure that the debit and credit amounts for both local and group currencies are correctly aligned in terms of their signs.
  Correct Amounts: If you find discrepancies, correct the amounts so that they match in terms of their debit/credit signs.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for currencies in the relevant financial modules. Ensure that the settings are correct and consistent.
  Repost the Document: After making the necessary corrections, attempt to repost the document to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related errors.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document) or FB02 (Change Document) to review and edit the financial documents.
  Currency Settings: Familiarize yourself with the currency settings in SAP, including how local and group currencies are defined and used in financial postings.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in financial postings are trained on how to correctly enter amounts to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G00685 error in SAP.