How To Fix RO218 - Flow "&1 &2 &3" can only be combined if they have the same sign (+/-)

RO218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RO - Messages for (R)eferences between (O)bject numbers

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Flow "&1 &2 &3" can only be combined if they have the same sign (+/-)

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RO218 - Details

• The SAP error message RO218 indicates that there is an issue with the flow types being combined in a financial or controlling report. Specifically, the error states that the flow types (represented by placeholders &1, &2, and &3) cannot be combined because they have different signs (positive or negative). This typically occurs in scenarios where financial data is being aggregated or analyzed, such as in reports or during the execution of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the flow types involved in the calculation or report have different signs. For example, if one flow type represents income (positive) and another represents expenses (negative), the system will not allow them to be combined in a single calculation or report.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Flow Types: Review the flow types involved in the transaction or report. Identify which flow types are being combined and