How To Fix FR846 - Update not possible for company code &; & currency converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 846

• Message text: Update not possible for company code &; & currency converted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR846 - Update not possible for company code &; & currency converted ?

  The SAP error message FR846 indicates that an update is not possible for a specific company code and currency conversion. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with foreign currency transactions or when trying to post documents that involve currency conversion.
  Causes:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The error may occur if there are issues with the currency conversion rates or if the rates are not maintained for the relevant currencies in the system.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured to handle transactions in the specified currency.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on currency conversion or may not allow postings in specific currencies.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction date, preventing updates.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like vendor or customer data) may be missing or incorrectly set up for the specified currency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Conversion Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the currencies involved are maintained correctly.
  Ensure that the rates are valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration of the company code in transaction code OX15 to ensure it is set up to handle the currency in question.
  Check if the currency settings in the company code are correct.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the document type being used for the transaction. Ensure that it allows for currency conversion if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check if the posting period is open for the date of the transaction. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post in a different period.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (like vendor, customer, or GL accounts) is correctly set up and that they support the currency being used.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OX15: Configure Company Code
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on financial transactions and currency handling.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FR846 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.