How To Fix IHC254 - Transaction types &1 and &3 have the same +/- sign => Termination

IHC254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Transaction types &1 and &3 have the same +/- sign => Termination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC254 - Transaction types &1 and &3 have the same +/- sign => Termination ?

  The SAP error message IHC254 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of transaction types in the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. Specifically, it means that two transaction types are configured with the same sign (either both positive or both negative), which is not allowed because it can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two transaction types are defined in the system with the same sign (e.g., both are set as "debit" or both as "credit").
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the transaction type settings or during the setup of intercompany transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IHC254 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transaction types in the IHC module.
  Verify the settings for the transaction types mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1 and &3).
  Ensure that each transaction type has a unique sign. For example, if one is set