How To Fix 69687 - Maintain rate calculation indicator for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Maintain rate calculation indicator for company code &

What causes this issue?

No rate calculation indicator has been maintained for company code &.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the rate calculation indicator in the IMG as follows:
--> Treasury
--> Treasury Management
--> Basic Functions
--> Organization
--> Define company code additional data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69687 - Maintain rate calculation indicator for company code & ?

  The SAP error message 69687, which states "Maintain rate calculation indicator for company code &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with foreign currency valuations or exchange rates. This error indicates that the system requires a rate calculation indicator to be set for the specified company code, which is necessary for proper currency conversion and financial reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a rate calculation indicator for the specified company code in the system configuration. This indicator is essential for determining how exchange rates are applied during financial transactions, such as when converting foreign currency amounts to the local currency.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the rate calculation indicator for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system.
  
  
  Navigate to the Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) or OBY6 (for maintaining company code settings).
  Alternatively, you can use the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Maintain Rate Calculation Indicator:
  
  In the IMG, navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Currencies > Define Rate Calculation Indicators.
  
  
  Here, you can define or maintain the rate calculation indicator for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign the Indicator:
  
  Ensure that the appropriate rate calculation indicator is assigned to the company code in question. This may involve creating a new indicator or modifying an existing one.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After saving, perform the transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency settings and rate calculation indicators.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08, OBY6, and SPRO for configuration tasks.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Consulting with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unsure about the changes, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 69687 and ensure that your company code is properly configured for rate calculations.