How To Fix FKKEXC061 - Clearing currency must be the same as the payment amount currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Clearing currency must be the same as the payment amount currency

What causes this issue?

For payment &V1&, the clearing amount currency &V2& does not match the
payment amount currency &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry and send the payment again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC061 - Clearing currency must be the same as the payment amount currency ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC061 indicates that there is a mismatch between the clearing currency and the payment amount currency in a financial transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to clear an item or process a payment.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The clearing currency (the currency in which the clearing is being processed) is different from the currency of the payment amount.
  This can happen if the payment is made in a currency that is not the same as the currency used for the clearing document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Currency: Ensure that the payment amount is in the same currency as the clearing currency. If they are different, you may need to convert the payment amount to the correct currency.
  
  
  Adjust Clearing Settings: If you are using a specific clearing method or configuration, check the settings to ensure that they allow for the same currency to be used for both clearing and payment.
  
  
  Review Document Settings: Look at the document settings for the transaction. Ensure that the currency settings for the invoice and the payment are consistent.
  
  
  Currency Conversion: If necessary, perform a currency conversion to align the payment currency with the clearing currency. This may involve using exchange rates if the payment is being made in a different currency.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the payment and clearing processes in the FI-CA module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-28 (Post Incoming Payments) or F-32 (Clear Customer) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to FI-CA and currency handling to gain a deeper understanding of how currencies are managed in financial transactions.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting currency handling in your transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKEXC061 error in SAP.