How To Fix FICO1180 - Enter either a base reference or a base amount

FICO1180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Enter either a base reference or a base amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1180 - Enter either a base reference or a base amount ?

  The SAP error message FICO1180, which states "Enter either a base reference or a base amount," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with foreign currency valuations or adjustments in the SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) module. This error indicates that the system requires either a base reference (such as a reference currency) or a base amount (the amount in the reference currency) to proceed with the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The user has not entered either a base reference or a base amount in the transaction screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the currency conversion or valuation process.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction being processed may require additional information that has not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  Check the transaction screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that either a base reference (like a currency code) or a base amount (the amount in the