How To Fix USMDZ3252 - &1 &2 Set the opposite debit/credit sign for account &3

USMDZ3252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 252

• 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 type 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.

USMDZ3252 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3252 typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when there is a mismatch in the debit and credit signs for a specific account during a transaction. This error indicates that the system expects a different sign (debit or credit) for the specified account based on the configuration or the nature of the transaction being processed.
  
  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 Type Mismatch: The type of transaction being processed may not align with the expected accounting treatment for the specified account.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the transaction was entered manually, there may have been an error in the sign used for the debit or credit.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules defined in the system may require a specific sign for the account based on the nature of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Configuration: