How To Fix GC592 - The transaction cur. and group 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: 592

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC592 - The transaction cur. and group currency values have opposing dr/cr signs ?

  The SAP error message GC592 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the transaction currency and group currency values, specifically that they have opposing debit and credit signs. This typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions where the amounts in the transaction currency and group currency do not match in terms of their debit/credit nature.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting: The transaction may have been posted incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in the debit and credit amounts.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are issues with currency conversion rates or if the rates are not maintained properly, it can lead to discrepancies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual entries or adjustments that do not align with the system's expected debit/credit structure can cause this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings, particularly related to currency settings in the company code or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction details to ensure that the amounts are correctly entered and that the debit and credit entries are balanced.
  Check Currency Settings: Verify that the currency settings for the company code and controlling area are correctly configured. Ensure that the exchange rates are maintained properly.
  Repost the Transaction: If the transaction was posted incorrectly, you may need to reverse it and repost it with the correct amounts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related errors.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the document and identify discrepancies.
  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 Currency: The currency in which the transaction is originally recorded.
  Group Currency: The currency used for consolidation purposes, often used in multinational companies to report financials in a common currency.
  Exchange Rate Types: Ensure that the correct exchange rate type is being used for currency conversion.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GC592 error in SAP.