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


RW610 - Overview

  • 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)

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  • 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

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