How To Fix VHURL006 - Account posting type and reverse posting type have the same +/- sign

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Account posting type and reverse posting type have the same +/- sign

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL006 - Account posting type and reverse posting type have the same +/- sign ?

  The SAP error message VHURL006 indicates that there is a conflict between the account posting type and the reverse posting type in a financial transaction. Specifically, this error occurs when both the account posting type and the reverse posting type have the same sign (either both are debit or both are credit), which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The account posting type and reverse posting type are configured incorrectly in the system. They should have opposite signs to allow for proper reversal of transactions.
  Transaction Entry Error: During the entry of a transaction, the user may have selected the same posting type for both the original and the reversal, leading to this error.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing the posting types to be set incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant account posting types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the account posting type and the reverse posting type are set up correctly with opposite signs. This can typically be found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the settings for document types or posting keys.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Entry:
  
  When entering a transaction, double-check the selected posting types. Ensure that the reverse posting type is correctly set to the opposite sign of the original posting type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute. This may provide insights into the correct posting types to use.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and transaction entries, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for posting keys) or OBY2 (for document types) to check and modify the configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on the error message and related configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the posting types are set correctly, you should be able to resolve the VHURL006 error.