How To Fix GC590 - The transaction cur. and local currency values have opposing dr/cr signs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 590

• 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 GC590 - The transaction cur. and local currency values have opposing dr/cr signs ?

  The SAP error message GC590 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the transaction currency and the local currency values in terms of their debit and credit 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 debit/credit nature.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Signs: The most common cause is that the transaction is being posted with one amount as a debit and the corresponding amount in the local currency as a credit (or vice versa).
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there is a currency conversion involved, the conversion might not have been applied correctly, leading to mismatched signs.
  Manual Entry Errors: Errors during manual data entry can lead to incorrect signs being used for either the transaction currency or the local currency.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or currency settings in SAP can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction data being posted. Ensure that the amounts in both the transaction currency and local currency are correctly entered with the appropriate signs.
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings in the relevant configuration. Ensure that the currency conversion rates are correctly defined and that the system is set up to handle the currencies involved.
  Adjust Manual Entries: If the transaction was entered manually, correct any mistakes in the debit/credit signs.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB50 (for general ledger postings) or F-02 (for general postings) to re-enter the transaction with the correct signs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related postings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Currency: This is the currency in which the transaction is originally recorded.
  Local Currency: This is the currency used by the company for its financial reporting.
  Currency Conversion: SAP uses exchange rates to convert between transaction currency and local currency. Ensure that the rates are up-to-date and correctly configured.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant familiar with SAP FI (Financial Accounting) for further assistance.