How To Fix TPM_TRAT1002 - Amounts in foreign currency and local currency have different signs

TPM_TRAT1002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRAT1 - Messages for Account Assignment Reference Transfer

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Amounts in foreign currency and local currency have different signs

What causes this issue?

Transfer of account assignment reference - for account symbol &V1& for
foreign currency &V2&, an amount was determined with a different sign
to that of the amount in local currency.

System Response

Amounts in foreign currency and local currency with differing signs
represent an inconsistency.

How to fix this error?

Using the posting log, check the reason for the inconsistent amounts
and attempt to correct the inconsistency.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRAT1002 - Amounts in foreign currency and local currency have different signs ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRAT1002 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the signs of amounts in foreign currency and local currency in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Financial Accounting (FI) when dealing with foreign currency transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the amount in the foreign currency has a different sign (positive or negative) compared to the amount in the local currency. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors where the amounts are incorrectly inputted.
  Currency Conversion Issues: Problems during the conversion process where the exchange rate is not applied correctly.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The type of transaction (e.g., payment, receipt) may not align with the expected signs for the currencies involved.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system related to currency handling or transaction types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following