How To Fix /SEHS/HM_DLG007 - Incorrect sign entry; enter the sign before the number

/SEHS/HM_DLG007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/HM_DLG -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Incorrect sign entry; enter the sign before the number

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/SEHS/HM_DLG007 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/HM_DLG007 Incorrect sign entry; enter the sign before the number typically occurs in the context of entering numerical values in a dialog box where a sign (positive or negative) is expected to be specified before the number. This error is often encountered in various SAP modules, particularly when dealing with financial data, calculations, or input fields that require a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Format: The user may have entered a number without specifying the sign (e.g., entering 100 instead of +100 or -100).
  User Interface Requirements: Some input fields in SAP require that the sign be explicitly stated before the number, especially in financial transactions or calculations.
  Localization Settings: Depending on the localization settings, the expected format for numbers may vary, leading to confusion about how to enter values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Correct Input: Ensure that you enter the number with the appropriate sign before it. For example, if you want to enter