How To Fix RQ136 - Level &: sign & is defined. Exception applies for counter-notes

RQ136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Level &: sign & is defined. Exception applies for counter-notes

What causes this issue?

In sign control (view V_T036), you have stipulated that the sign for
level &V1& should be &V2&.
Check whether the different sign in this payment advice note is
correct. This might be the case, for example, if the note was created
as a counter-note in cash concentration or was created using the "Save
account carry-forward" function.
If neither of these applies, correct the sign.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ136 - Level &: sign & is defined. Exception applies for counter-notes ?

  The SAP error message RQ136 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the document types in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial accounting and document processing. The message indicates that a specific sign (positive or negative) is defined for a document type, and this is causing an exception when processing counter-notes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The error usually arises when the document type is configured incorrectly. For example, if a document type is set to only allow certain types of entries (like only positive or only negative), and an entry that does not conform to this configuration is attempted, the error will occur.
  Counter-Notes: The mention of "counter-notes" suggests that the issue may be related to the handling of reversing entries or adjustments that are not properly configured to allow for the necessary sign changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document types in the SAP