How To Fix T0201 - Incorrect sign &1 in number &2

T0201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Incorrect sign &1 in number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0201 - Incorrect sign &1 in number &2 ?

  The SAP error message T0201 "Incorrect sign &1 in number &2" typically occurs when there is an issue with the sign of a numeric value in a financial transaction or data entry. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during postings, calculations, or data imports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sign: The error indicates that the sign (positive or negative) of a numeric value does not match the expected sign for the operation being performed. For example, a value that should be positive is entered as negative, or vice versa.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to incorrect signs being assigned to numbers.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the system or the specific transaction may not align with the expected sign conventions.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the format or sign of the numbers may not be correctly interpreted by SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: