How To Fix M8203 - Company code &: balances in FC/LC have different +/- signs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Company code &: balances in FC/LC have different +/- signs

What causes this issue?

You have entered a cross-company transaction in a foreign currency. As
a result of the automatic translation into the local currency, rounding
differences have occurred that prevent posting.

How to fix this error?

Try to split up the transaction and post it as a number of separate
documents.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8203 - Company code &: balances in FC/LC have different +/- signs ?

  The SAP error message M8203 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balances of a company code where the balances in foreign currency (FC) and local currency (LC) have different signs. This typically occurs during the posting of transactions or during the execution of financial reports.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting: Transactions may have been posted incorrectly, leading to a situation where the debits and credits do not match in terms of their signs.
  Currency Conversion Issues: Errors during currency conversion can lead to discrepancies in the signs of balances.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to accounts may not have been properly reflected in both currencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with how balances were transferred, leading to sign discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings of the company code can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the transactions posted to the affected company code. Look for any incorrect postings that may have caused the sign discrepancy.
  Reconcile Balances: Perform a reconciliation of the balances in both foreign and local currencies. Ensure that all transactions are correctly reflected in both currencies.
  Adjust Entries: If incorrect postings are found, make the necessary adjustments to correct the entries. This may involve reversing incorrect transactions and reposting them correctly.
  Check Currency Settings: Review the currency settings in the company code configuration to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the details of the transactions and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze the balances.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidance on resolving this error, as it may vary based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for financial reporting and analysis, such as FBL1N, FBL3N, FB03, and FS00.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to view and correct financial postings.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the balances are now consistent in both currencies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant with expertise in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) for further assistance.