F5062 - Exchange rate diff.accts are not defined for account & currency &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Exchange rate diff.accts are not defined for account & currency &

What causes this issue?

The accounts for posting the exchange rate differences could not be
determined. For the specified G/L account and the specified currency
key, no corresponding exchange rate difference accounts were determined.

System Response

The system cannot generate the exchange rate difference posting.

How to fix this error?

By pressing ENTER, you achieve that the document is reset to a status
without automatic posting. In another window, you can complete the
default settings for exchange rate differences and post the document
afterwards.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5062 - Exchange rate diff.accts are not defined for account & currency & ?

  The SAP error message F5062, which states "Exchange rate diff.accts are not defined for account & currency &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves foreign currency exchange rates, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for exchange rate difference accounts for the specified account and currency.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the exchange rate difference accounts have not been defined in the system for the specific G/L account and currency combination being used in the transaction.
  Incorrect Account Settings: The G/L account may not be set up to handle exchange rate differences, or the currency settings may not be properly configured.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require exchange rate difference accounts that have not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the exchange rate difference accounts are properly configured in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Define Exchange Rate Difference Accounts:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > G/L Accounts > Prepare for G/L Account Creation).
  Select the appropriate company code and G/L account.
  Ensure that the exchange rate difference accounts are defined for the relevant currency. You will need to specify both the gain and loss accounts for the currency in question.
  
  
  
  Check G/L Account Settings:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to check the settings of the G/L account in question.
  Ensure that the account is set up for foreign currency transactions and that the necessary fields for exchange rate differences are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency settings in the company code and the relevant master data are correctly configured to allow for foreign currency transactions.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring exchange rate differences and G/L accounts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for exchange rate differences.
  FS00: G/L account master data maintenance.
  FB50: General ledger posting to test the configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI (Financial Accounting) expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5062 error and ensure that your system is properly configured to handle exchange rate differences for the specified accounts and currencies.