How To Fix FEB_BSPROC081 - The foreign currency must be different from the local currency

FEB_BSPROC081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BSPROC - Bank Statement Postprocessing

• Message number: 081

• Message text: The foreign currency must be different from the local currency

What causes this issue?

In bank statement postprocessing, the update in the subledger in local
currency is not supported if the update in the general ledger is done in
a different account currency.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make the update in the subledger in a currency that differs from the
local currency (for example, the account currency), or use transactions
outside of bank statement postprocessing for the posting in the
subledger and then change the status of this transaction to 'Completed'
manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BSPROC081 - The foreign currency must be different from the local currency ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BSPROC081 indicates that there is an issue with currency settings in a financial transaction. Specifically, it states that the foreign currency must be different from the local currency. This error typically arises in scenarios involving foreign currency transactions, such as when processing invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The transaction is attempting to use the same currency for both local and foreign currency fields. This can happen if the currency codes are incorrectly set or if the transaction is not configured properly.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may have incorrect currency settings, leading to a mismatch.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require a foreign currency to be specified, but the same currency is being used for both local and foreign currency.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce the requirement for different currencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Review