How To Fix VHURL007 - Account posting type and offsetting posting type have the same +/- sign

VHURL007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

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

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VHURL007 - Details

• The SAP error message VHURL007 indicates that there is an issue with the account posting type and the offsetting posting type having the same sign (either both are debit or both are credit). This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system expects a debit and a credit to balance each other out.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The account types or posting rules may be incorrectly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the same sign for both the account posting and the offsetting posting inadvertently.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type being processed may not be compatible with the expected posting logic.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may be causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Configuration: Review the configuration of the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that the account posting type and the offsetting posting type are set up