How To Fix ME611 - Sign (+/-) of amount incompatible with sign of condition type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Sign (+/-) of amount incompatible with sign of condition type &

What causes this issue?

You wish to replace the values for condition type &V1& by an absolute
amount.
Either the amount is negative but the condition type only allows
positive values, or the amount is positive but the condition type
allows only negative values.

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?

Check your input and, if necessary, the attributes of condition type
&V1& in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME611 - Sign (+/-) of amount incompatible with sign of condition type & ?

  The SAP error message ME611 indicates that there is a mismatch between the sign of the amount being processed and the expected sign for a specific condition type in a pricing procedure. This typically occurs during the processing of purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related transactions where pricing conditions are applied.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The condition type defined in the pricing procedure expects a certain sign (positive or negative) for the amount, but the amount being processed has the opposite sign.
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration of the condition types in the pricing procedure or due to incorrect data entry in the purchase order or contract.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME611 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Conditions > Define Price Determination Process.
  Review the configuration of the condition types used in your pricing procedure. Ensure that the expected sign for each condition type is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the document type you are working with (e.g., purchase order).
  Ensure that the condition types are correctly defined and that their signs are appropriate for the context in which they are used.
  
  
  
  Examine the Document:
  
  Review the purchase order or contract where the error occurred. Check the amounts and conditions applied to ensure they are correct.
  Make sure that the amounts entered do not contradict the expected signs of the condition types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Amounts:
  
  If the amounts are incorrect, adjust them to match the expected signs. For example, if a discount condition type expects a negative amount, ensure that the discount is entered as a negative value.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the expected signs, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Condition Types:
  
  Common condition types include discounts, surcharges, and taxes. Each condition type can have specific rules regarding its sign.
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure:
  
  The pricing procedure determines how prices are calculated in purchasing documents. It includes various condition types and their respective settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME611 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.