How To Fix EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC016 - Inconsistent exchange rate types of payment items; enter a new one

EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC - EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Inconsistent exchange rate types of payment items; enter a new one

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EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC016 - Details

• The SAP error message EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC016 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the exchange rate types of payment items in a financial transaction. This typically occurs when the system detects that the exchange rate types used for different payment items do not match, which can lead to discrepancies in financial calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Exchange Rate Types: The payment items involved in the transaction are using different exchange rate types (e.g., spot rate, average rate, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned, leading to inconsistencies in how exchange rates are applied.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of payment items may have led to the selection of different exchange rate types inadvertently.
  Currency Conversion: If multiple currencies are involved, the system may be unable to reconcile the exchange rates used for each payment item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payment Items: Check the payment items involved in the transaction to identify the exchange