How To Fix GI519 - Amounts and quantities must have same +/- sign

GI519 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 519

• Message text: Amounts and quantities must have same +/- sign

What causes this issue?

All amounts and quantities must have the same +/- sign.

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?

Please check your entry.

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GI519 - Details

• The SAP error message GI519 ("Amounts and quantities must have same +/- sign") typically occurs during transactions involving goods movements, such as goods issues or goods receipts. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the sign of the quantity and the sign of the amount in the transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatched Signs: The most common cause of this error is that the quantity being processed (e.g., in a goods issue) is positive, while the corresponding amount is negative, or vice versa. For example, if you are issuing goods, the quantity should be negative, and the amount should also reflect a negative value.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management or financial accounting modules that are not aligned correctly, leading to discrepancies in how quantities and amounts are processed.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the transaction can