How To Fix FINS_IC402 - Currencies were changed in fiscal year &1 for &2/&3 by &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_IC - Manage Currencies

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Currencies were changed in fiscal year &1 for &2/&3 by &4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_IC402 - Currencies were changed in fiscal year &1 for &2/&3 by &4. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_IC402 indicates that there has been a change in currencies for a specific fiscal year and period. This error typically arises in the context of intercompany accounting, where different entities within a corporate group may use different currencies for their transactions. The message provides the fiscal year, period, and the user who made the changes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Change: The primary cause of this error is that the currency for a specific fiscal year and period has been altered. This could happen due to:
  
  Changes in the configuration settings for currency types.
  Manual adjustments made by users in the system.
  Changes in the master data of the company codes involved.
  
  
  
  Intercompany Transactions: If the transaction involves multiple company codes with different currencies, any change in the currency settings can lead to inconsistencies, triggering this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Currency Settings: Check the currency settings for the relevant company codes and ensure that they are consistent. This includes:
  
  Reviewing the currency type settings in the configuration.
  Ensuring that the currency settings for the fiscal year and period in question are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Change Logs: Investigate the change logs to identify who made the changes and why. This can help in understanding the context of the currency change.
  
  
  Revert Changes: If the currency change was not intended, consider reverting the changes to restore the original currency settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling currency changes in intercompany transactions.
  
  
  Testing: After making any adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that intercompany transactions can be processed without issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining currency types) or OBY6 (for defining company code settings) to review and adjust currency settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling currency changes in intercompany accounting.
  User Roles: Ensure that users who are making changes to currency settings have the appropriate roles and permissions to avoid unauthorized changes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.