How To Fix KH470 - +/- sign displayed as: &

KH470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 470

• Message text: +/- sign displayed as: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH470 - +/- sign displayed as: & ?

  The SAP error message KH470, which indicates an issue with the display of the +/- sign as "&", typically arises in the context of controlling and cost accounting modules. This error can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or system settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may stem from incorrect settings in the controlling area or cost center configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect postings or missing entries, it can lead to display issues.
  Language Settings: Sometimes, language settings or character encoding issues can cause special characters to display incorrectly.
  SAP Notes: There may be specific SAP Notes that address this issue, and if they are not applied, it could lead to such errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the controlling area and ensure that they are set up correctly. Pay special attention to the settings related to currency and number