How To Fix RW610 - The +/- sign in the currency field is wrong (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RW - Interface to Accounting

• Message number: 610

• Message text: The +/- sign in the currency field is wrong (see long text)

What causes this issue?

A value was transferred in the currency table in line &V1& with
currency type &V2& which has a different +/- sign compared to the other
currencies. Since the debit/credit indicator is determined from the +/-
sign, the +/- sign must be unique for each line item.

System Response

The document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Transfer the different currencies with the same +/- sign.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RW610 - The +/- sign in the currency field is wrong (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message RW610, which states "The +/- sign in the currency field is wrong (see long text)," typically occurs in financial transactions where the system expects a specific sign for the currency amount but receives the opposite. This error is often encountered in various financial modules, such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or during the posting of journal entries.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sign: The most common cause is that the amount entered has the wrong sign. For example, a positive amount is entered when a negative amount is expected, or vice versa.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how amounts should be entered, especially in relation to profit centers, cost centers, or other financial dimensions.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to incorrect signs being used.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversion processes involved, the conversion might not have been handled correctly, leading to sign discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amount: Review the transaction or entry where the error occurred. Ensure that the sign of the currency amount is correct according to the context of the transaction (e.g., a payment should be negative, while an invoice should be positive).
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to the financial transaction. Ensure that the settings for currency handling are correct.
  Consult Long Text: The error message often has a long text that provides additional context or specific details about the error. Review this long text for more insights.
  Test with Different Amounts: If you are unsure about the expected sign, try entering different amounts (both positive and negative) to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling currency amounts in the relevant module.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes, such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), or during the posting of financial documents.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting how currency amounts are processed.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test different scenarios without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RW610 error in SAP.