How To Fix J2312 - &4 Unable to determine +/- sign for transaction

J2312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 312

• Message text: &4 Unable to determine +/- sign for transaction

What causes this issue?

The "+/- sign" could not be determined for the 'A record' (disburesment
for asset transactions and pay-in for liability transactions). The sign
has to be known for purposes of costing.

System Response

The transaction has been marked as containing errors. It can not be
costed.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings in Customizing.
There has to be a corresponding flow type for the transaction (flow
category A (addition)).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

J2312 - Details

• The SAP error message J2312 "&4 Unable to determine +/- sign for transaction" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with journal entries or postings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine whether a transaction should be recorded as a debit or a credit, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of financial records.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account or transaction type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to ambiguity in determining the sign.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used may not have the necessary settings or may not be valid for the type of transaction being processed.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type may not be correctly defined or may not have the necessary rules for determining the sign.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values in required fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
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