How To Fix 64696 - & issue currency changeovers were generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 696

• Message text: & issue currency changeovers were generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64696 - & issue currency changeovers were generated ?

  SAP error message 64696 typically relates to issues with currency changeovers in the system. This error can occur during various financial processes, such as during the execution of a financial transaction or when running reports that involve currency conversion.
  Cause:
  The error message "64696 - Issue currency changeovers were generated" usually indicates that there is a problem with the currency conversion settings or the configuration of the currency changeover process in SAP. Common causes include:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency changeover settings in the system may not be configured correctly. This includes settings related to exchange rates, currency types, or the periods for which the changeover is applicable.
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: The system may not have the necessary exchange rates defined for the currencies involved in the transaction.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to currency amounts, such as discrepancies between the document currency and the local currency.
  
  
  Period Locking: The financial periods may be locked, preventing changes or updates related to currency conversion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for currency changeovers in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  Verify Exchange Rates: Check if the required exchange rates are maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and ensuring that the rates for the relevant currencies are present.
  
  
  Review Financial Periods: Ensure that the financial periods are open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  Analyze Data: Look for any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the issue. This may involve checking the documents involved in the transaction for any discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to currency changeovers for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 for maintaining exchange rates and OB52 for managing posting periods.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 64696 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency changeover processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message 64696 in your SAP system.