How To Fix USMDA3063 - &1 &2 Set the opposite debit/credit sign for account &3

USMDA3063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDA3 - Message Class for UI of User Interface

• Message number: 063

• Message text: &1 &2 Set the opposite debit/credit sign for account &3

What causes this issue?

When specifying the contra item for a financial statement item, both of
these items must have the assignment type <ls>Account</> and have the
exact same accounts.
The assigned accounts must have the same account category and each
account must have only one of the two debit and credit indicators. The
identical account for the contra item must have the opposite (debit or
credit) sign.

System Response

You cannot save this financial statement item.

How to fix this error?

Check the account assignments for the present financial statement item
and its contra item and make sure that the correct opposing signs are
set for the respective accounts.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMDA3063 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDA3063 indicates that there is an issue with the debit/credit sign for a specific account in a financial transaction. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain sign (debit or credit) for an account, but the transaction being processed has the opposite sign.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Configuration: The account in question may be configured incorrectly in the system, leading to a mismatch in expected debit/credit signs.
  Transaction Entry Error: The user may have entered the transaction with the wrong sign (e.g., entering a debit when a credit is expected).
  Posting Rules: The posting rules for the specific transaction type may not align with the account settings, causing the system to flag the inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data and verify the settings for the account mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the account is set up correctly for the intended use (debit or credit).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction