How To Fix FVD_FACILITIES157 - Contract currency change not allowed, since subfacility is existing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_FACILITIES - Message class for facilities

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Contract currency change not allowed, since subfacility is existing

What causes this issue?

Contract currency change is not allowed after subfacility is created

How to fix this error?

Delete the subfacility, then change the contract currency

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_FACILITIES157 - Contract currency change not allowed, since subfacility is existing ?

  The SAP error message FVD_FACILITIES157 indicates that a contract currency change is not allowed because there is an existing subfacility associated with the contract. This error typically arises in the context of financial contracts or facilities management within SAP, particularly in modules related to financial services or treasury.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected that there are subfacilities (or subordinate agreements) linked to the main contract. In SAP, changing the currency of a contract that has dependent subfacilities can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity. Therefore, the system restricts such changes to prevent potential issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Subfacilities: Check if there are any active subfacilities linked to the contract. You can do this by navigating to the contract details and reviewing any associated subfacilities.
  
  
  Change Currency at Subfacility Level: If you need to change the currency, you may need to first change or remove the subfacilities associated with the contract. This could involve:
  
  Changing the currency of the subfacilities to match the desired contract currency.
  Deleting or archiving the subfacilities if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to contract management and subfacilities to understand the implications of changing currencies.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the implications of changing the currency or if you need assistance with the process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Services.
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, test the changes in a non-production environment to ensure that the desired outcome is achieved without causing further issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract management (e.g., FVD1, FVD2, etc.) to navigate and manage contracts and subfacilities effectively.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts and subfacilities, as restrictions may also be due to user role limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with the necessary changes to your contract.