How To Fix G5156 - User currency amt and funding currency amt can't have different signs

G5156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 156

• Message text: User currency amt and funding currency amt can't have different signs

The user currency amount &V1& and the funding currency amount &V2& have
different signs. Please correct them so that either
Both the user currency amount and the funding currency amount have
POSITIVE signs; OR,
Both the user currency amount and the funding currency amount have
NEGATIVE signs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5156 - User currency amt and funding currency amt can't have different signs ?

  The SAP error message G5156 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the user currency amount and the funding currency amount in a financial transaction. Specifically, it means that one of these amounts is positive while the other is negative, which is not allowed in the context of the transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios involving financial postings, such as during the creation of journal entries, invoices, or payment processing. The underlying causes can include:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrectly entering amounts in different currencies, leading to a mismatch in signs.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the financial configuration that do not allow for the proper handling of currency conversions.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may have specific rules regarding how amounts in different currencies should be treated.
  Currency Conversion: Issues with currency conversion rates or settings that lead to incorrect calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G5156 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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