Message type: E = Error
Message class: FIN_FAR_BS - Message for API Bank Statement
Message number: 018
Message text: Exchange Rate length is restricted to 9 digits with 5 decimals
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FIN_FAR_BS018
- Exchange Rate length is restricted to 9 digits with 5 decimals ?The SAP error message FIN_FAR_BS018 indicates that there is an issue with the exchange rate being entered in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the exchange rate length is restricted to 9 digits with 5 decimal places. This means that the total number of digits (including both the whole number and the decimal part) cannot exceed 9, and out of those, only 5 can be after the decimal point.
Cause: Exceeding Length: The exchange rate you are trying to enter exceeds the allowed format of 9 digits in total, with a maximum of 5 digits after the decimal point. Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an exchange rate that is not formatted correctly, such as entering too many digits or an incorrect decimal placement.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are enforcing this restriction.
Solution: Check the Exchange Rate: Review the exchange rate you are trying
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