How To Fix F5216 - Calculated rate & deviates from document header rate & by & %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Calculated rate & deviates from document header rate & by & %

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5216 - Calculated rate & deviates from document header rate & by & % ?

  The SAP error message F5216 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the calculated exchange rate for a document and the exchange rate specified in the document header. This error typically arises during the processing of financial documents, such as invoices or payments, where currency conversion is involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exchange Rate Differences: The calculated exchange rate for the transaction (based on the currency conversion settings or the rates maintained in the system) does not match the exchange rate defined in the document header.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of exchange rates in the system, such as missing or incorrect rates.
  Currency Type: The error can also occur if the currency type (e.g., spot rate, average rate) used in the document does not align with the expected type for the transaction.
  Rounding Differences: Rounding differences in currency conversion can also lead to this error if the calculated amount deviates significantly from the