How To Fix TPM_TRL305 - Hedged item &1: Amounts in liability pos. have incorrect plus/minus signs

TPM_TRL305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRL - Messages Class Treasury Ledger

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Hedged item &1: Amounts in liability pos. have incorrect plus/minus signs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRL305 - Hedged item &1: Amounts in liability pos. have incorrect plus/minus signs ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRL305 indicates that there is an issue with the sign of amounts in a liability position related to a hedged item. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with hedging transactions and their associated accounting entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch in the expected sign of amounts in the liability position. In financial transactions, certain amounts should be positive or negative based on their nature (e.g., assets vs. liabilities). If the system detects that the signs of the amounts do not align with the expected accounting treatment, it triggers this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the hedging relationship or the underlying transaction may be incorrect, leading to mismatched signs.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting transaction details can lead to incorrect signs.
  Inconsistent Accounting Treatment: Different accounting principles or methods applied to the hedged item