How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_V036 - Exchange rate type for country &2 does not match in source and target

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_V - Business Configuration Validations

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Exchange rate type for country &2 does not match in source and target

What causes this issue?

The exchange rate type &V1& does not match in the source system and
target system for country &V2&.
Exchange rate type in the source system is: &V3&
Exchange rate type in the target system is: &V4&

System Response

The posting cannot be completed in the target system.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the exchange rate type in the activity
<DS:TRAN.OY01>Define Countries</> and compare it with the value in the
source system.
Note:
The "Plants abroad" flag must be active in order to use this field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V036 - Exchange rate type for country &2 does not match in source and target ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V036 indicates that there is a mismatch in the exchange rate type for a specific country between the source and target systems during a financial consolidation or data migration process. This error typically arises in the context of Central Finance (CFIN) or when dealing with financial data integration.
  Cause:
  
  Exchange Rate Type Configuration: The exchange rate type defined in the source system does not match the one defined in the target system for the specified country.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the exchange rate types are not aligned between the source and target systems, this error can occur.
  Custom Configuration: If there are custom configurations or modifications in either system that affect how exchange rates are handled, this can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in both the source and target systems.
  Verify the exchange rate types defined for the specific country (indicated by &2 in the error message).
  Ensure that the exchange rate types are consistent across both systems.
  
  
  
  Adjust Exchange Rate Types:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to either change the exchange rate type in the source system or the target system to ensure they match.
  This can be done in the SAP configuration under the relevant financial settings.
  
  
  
  Data Mapping:
  
  If you are performing data migration, ensure that the mapping of exchange rate types is correctly defined in your migration tools or processes.
  Update the mapping to reflect the correct exchange rate types for the countries involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Validate that the financial data is being processed correctly with the updated exchange rate types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance and exchange rate handling for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) or SPRO (for configuration settings) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on handling exchange rates in Central Finance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_CFIN_BC_V036 error and ensure that the exchange rate types are consistent between your source and target systems.