How To Fix >0846 - Balances in local currency and transaction currency are contradictory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 846

• Message text: Balances in local currency and transaction currency are contradictory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0846 - Balances in local currency and transaction currency are contradictory ?

  The SAP error message 0846 ("Balances in local currency and transaction currency are contradictory") typically occurs during financial transactions or postings when there is a mismatch between the balances in local currency and transaction currency. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or during the execution of financial reports.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The local currency and transaction currency amounts do not match due to incorrect exchange rates or conversion factors.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for currency types in the company code or the specific transaction may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the amounts in local and transaction currencies are not aligned.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or if there are inconsistencies in the period settings, it may lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Master Data: Vendor or customer master data may have inconsistent currency settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Exchange Rates: Verify that the exchange rates are correctly maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates.
  Review Transaction Entries: Go back to the transaction that generated the error and ensure that the amounts in local and transaction currencies are correctly entered and consistent.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the company code and ensure that the currency types are correctly defined. This can be done in the configuration menu under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to post. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  Master Data Review: Review the master data for the relevant vendor or customer to ensure that the currency settings are consistent and correct.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze the transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant financial data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.