How To Fix RQ079 - Same sign (+ or -) required for foreign and local currency amounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Same sign (+ or -) required for foreign and local currency amounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ079 - Same sign (+ or -) required for foreign and local currency amounts ?

  The SAP error message RQ079 indicates that there is a mismatch in the signs of the foreign currency amount and the local currency amount in a transaction. Specifically, both amounts must have the same sign (either both positive or both negative) for the transaction to be processed correctly.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Transaction Entry Error: When entering a transaction, the user may have inadvertently entered one amount as positive and the other as negative.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there is a discrepancy in the currency conversion settings or if the conversion is not applied correctly, it may lead to this error.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external system, the data may not be formatted correctly, leading to sign mismatches.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments to transactions may lead to inconsistencies in the signs of the amounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RQ079 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Entry:
  
  Review the transaction details to ensure that both the foreign currency amount and the local currency amount have the same sign.
  Correct any discrepancies by adjusting the amounts accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Check the currency settings in the SAP system to ensure that the conversion rates and settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the currency type is correctly defined in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the data is being imported, validate the data format and ensure that the signs of the amounts are consistent before importing.
  Use data validation tools or scripts to check for inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency transactions and error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), F-02 (General Posting), or others that may be involved in the transaction.
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types used in SAP (e.g., local currency, document currency, and hard currency) and how they interact.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the RQ079 error in your SAP system.