How To Fix BP417 - The scaling settings forbid views in the object currency

BP417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 417

• Message text: The scaling settings forbid views in the object currency

What causes this issue?

The scaling settings you have selected (scaling factor and decimal
places) cannot be used for the views in the object currency.
A maximum of &V3& decimal places is possible for object currency &V1&
and scaling factor &V2&.

System Response

No views in object currency can be displayed.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the scaling settings in the budget profile by
reducing the number of places after the decimal point.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP417 - The scaling settings forbid views in the object currency ?

  The SAP error message BP417 ("The scaling settings forbid views in the object currency") typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) or financial transactions where currency scaling settings are not properly configured. This error indicates that the system is unable to display or process data in the object currency due to the scaling settings defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Scaling Settings: The error is often caused by the scaling settings for the currency in question. Each currency can have specific scaling factors that determine how amounts are displayed and processed. If the scaling settings do not allow for views in the object currency, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Business Partner settings that restrict the use of certain currencies or views.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data related to currency settings or business partner configurations can also lead to this