How To Fix FDT_CHANGE_INFO516 - Base currency changed from &2 to &1

FDT_CHANGE_INFO516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CHANGE_INFO - FDT: Changes info in object for different versions

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Base currency changed from &2 to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CHANGE_INFO516 - Base currency changed from &2 to &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CHANGE_INFO516 indicates that there has been a change in the base currency of a financial document or transaction. Specifically, it states that the base currency has changed from one currency (denoted as &2) to another (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when posting documents or making changes to financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Change: The primary cause of this error is that the base currency for a financial document has been altered. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes made to the document.
  Changes in configuration settings related to currency in the system.
  Data migration or import processes that inadvertently change the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error may also occur if there are inconsistencies in the data, such as when the system expects a certain currency but receives a different one.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the currency settings in the company code or controlling area